CNET June 19, 2019
The firm predicts Apple will capture more than a quarter of the market share for watches in 2023.
Apple will lead the way to smartwatch growth in the next four years, according to a recent quarterly forecast by market research firm International Data Corporation. The finding about Apple is consistent with IDC’s prediction earlier this March.
When asked why Apple will remain the industry leader in the smartwatch sector, the firm attributes it to the increasing demand for the companies products.
“Apple’s…nearest competitors follow by a long margin,” said Ramon T. Llamas, research director for IDC’s Wearables team. “Android also plays a big role here, but it’s mostly known as a Chinese wearables platform.”
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