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AI Smartwatch Market Skyrockets, Shipments Up 70% in Q1
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AI Smartwatch Market Skyrockets, Shipments Up 70% in Q1

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The market for smartwatches capable of performing AI computations directly on the device is experiencing rapid growth.
  • In the first quarter of this year, shipments of these 'edge AI' smartwatches increased by 70% compared to the same period last year.
  • Apple dominates this segment, accounting for approximately 90% of all edge AI smartwatch shipments in the first quarter.

The market for smartwatches equipped with on-device artificial intelligence processing is surging, signaling a significant shift in wearable technology. These 'edge AI' smartwatches, which perform AI computations locally rather than relying on cloud servers, have seen a dramatic increase in demand.

Global market research firm Counterpoint reported that shipments of edge AI smartwatches grew by an impressive 70% in the first quarter of this year when compared to the same period in 2023. This rapid expansion has led edge AI smartwatches to capture a substantial 25% share of the overall smartwatch market.

Apple has emerged as the clear leader in this burgeoning sector. The company's devices accounted for approximately 90% of all edge AI smartwatch shipments during the first quarter, underscoring its dominant position in integrating advanced AI capabilities into consumer wearables.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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