Global Smartwatch Shipments Fall 4%; Huawei Leads as Apple Posts Double-Digit Growth
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- Global smartwatch shipments declined 4% year on year in the second quarter, ending a year of growth.
- Counterpoint Research attributed the decline to weak entry-level demand and longer replacement cycles for premium products.
- Huawei retained the shipment lead, while Apple recorded the strongest year-on-year growth among the five largest brands.
The global smartwatch market lost momentum in the second quarter, with shipments falling 4% from a year earlier, according to Counterpoint Research.
The decline ended a year of growth in the market. Counterpoint attributed the reversal to weak performance by entry-level products and longer replacement cycles for premium devices.
Huawei remained the leading brand by shipments. Apple recorded the highest year-on-year growth among the five biggest brands, posting a double-digit increase.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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