ICT&health July 19, 2021
Can a fitness tracker change the lifestyle and improve the health of its owner? Studies in this area are conflicting or few, and reliable publications are lacking. Many available reports are biased, while surveys among smartwatch users tend to be unreliable.
The global market of wearables is booming, and it includes wristbands and smartwatches capable of monitoring physical activity and selected health parameters. In 2019, its value was USD 28 billion and, according to forecasts, it will grow by 15% year-on-year between 2020 and 2027. In 2020 alone, Apple sold approx. 32 million Apple Watches (approx. 55% market share). Samsung, Garmin, and Fitbit are also leading manufacturers.
While smartwatches have a relatively wide range of features, including some functions of...
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