Apple retains lead in global smartwatch market, but cracks are growing

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Apple retains lead in global smartwatch market, but cracks are growing

The global smartwatch market shrunk for the first time ever in 2024. Apple retained its lead, but it came at the cost of slumping sales and rising competition.

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The smartwatch market is experiencing a slight dip in 2024. Deliveries have in fact declined from one year to the next, dragged down by the Apple Watch: the new models have failed to attract buyers, according to Counterpoint.

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A smartwatch with AMOLED display, telephone function and extensive fitness and health options is greatly reduced at Amazon. (Smartwatch, OLED)

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Smartwatch market declined for the first time in 2024 but Samsung gained share

The smartwatch market experienced its first-ever global decline in 2024, market researchers have revealed this week. The good news for Samsung is that it improved its smartwatch shipment market share year-on-year in a climate that led to a decline in Apple's share. Samsung increased its global shipment share by 3% in 2024. Counterpoint Research says the new Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra, and Watch FE “saw strong adoption” and helped the Korean tec…

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Global smartwatch shipments fell 7% YoY in 2024, the market's first ever decline; Apple fell 19% while Huawei grew 35%, Xiaomi grew 135%, and Samsung grew 3%

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Apple Wins Court Case: Apple Watch Avoids US Import Ban

Following a significant legal victory in a patent case, the Apple Watch has avoided a U.S. import ban, ensuring its continued availability in the American market.