Global smartwatch shipments grew 56% year over year to reach a record 18 million in Q4 2018 with the Apple Watch capturing 51% of global market share, according to Strategy Analytics. That's down from 67% market share in the year ago quarter. “Global smartwatch shipments grew an impressive 56 percent annually from 11.6 million units in Q4 2017 to a record 18.2 million in Q4 2018," said Steven Waltzer, Industry Analyst at Strategy Analytics. "Global smartwatch shipments hit an all-time high of 45.0 million units in full-year 2018. Smartwatch growth is soaring, as consumers seek to accessorize their smartphones and bring digital connectivity to their wrists.” Share Article: Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , Google Plus , Email , Reddit , Digg , Delicious , StumbleUpon Follow iClarified: Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , Google Plus , ...
Apple Watch Captured 51% of Smartwatch Shipments in Q4 2018 [Chart]