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Worldwide Wearable Computing Device Forecast, 2022–2026: CY 1Q22

Publisher IDC
Published Jan 13, 2022
Length 18 Pages
SKU # IDC16921528

Description

Worldwide Wearable Computing Device Forecast, 2022–2026: CY 1Q22

This IDC study presents the worldwide wearable computing device forecast for the 2022–2026 period."Having firmly established themselves worldwide, the wearables market will look forward to continued growth," says Ramon T. Llamas, research director for IDC's Wearables team. "What we can look forward to next is a combination of improved experiences, faster and more responsive devices, and a steadily warming reception among first-time users. At the same time, the market will depend on returning users seeking to replace their devices to keep volumes moving forward. The result: a market that quickly makes older devices look quaint and keeps users connected.

Table of Contents

18 Pages
IDC Market Forecast Figure
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Basic Wearables Versus Smart Wearables
Wearables Forecast by Region
Wearables Forecast by Product
Wearables Forecast by Segment
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Iteration Beyond Second-Generation Devices
Entrance of More Vendors and Devices
Proliferation of Products
Inhibitors
Lukewarm Reception Within the Mass Market
Exodus of Wearables Vendors
Significant Market Developments
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
Primary Data Sources
Secondary Sources
IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker
Related Research
How Do Licenses Work?
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