SmartWatches stories
Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy
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Samsung to end its Messages app in July 2026, steering users to Google Messages as the default SMS option on supported Android devices.
US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.
Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple expands Apple Intelligence with new AI features and developer access to on-device models, enhancing privacy and offline capabilities across its devices.
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
Moochies Connect Phone Watch to help parents keep track of their kids
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Ingram Micro secures distribution rights for GPS-enabled wristwatch that allows parents to track their children in New Zealand.
Worldwide smartphone market sees strong growth in first quarter of 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Despite the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, worldwide smartwatch shipments reached 14.3 million units in the first quarter 2020, up 12% year on year.
Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.
A detailed look at the global wearables market
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.