May 2021 | IDC Link | Doc # lcUS47714521
By:
Ramon T. Llamas
Research Director, Mobile Devices and AR/VR
At Google I/O 2021, the company announced a partnership with longtime collaborator Samsung to combine their respective smartwatch platforms into one. The move brings together Google's developer community, its recently acquired Fitbit assets...
Apr 2021 | IDC Link | Doc # lcUS47630221
By:
Ramon T. LlamasResearch Director, Mobile Devices and AR/VR
On Tuesday, April 20, Fitbit launched its new fitness tracker, the Luxe, with an eye toward fashion while bringing many of the features found on its smartwatches. The $150 Luxe takes its place in Fitbit's portfolio as the wristband for wome...
Aug 2020 | IDC Link | Doc # lcUS46808520
By:
Ramon T. LlamasResearch Director, Mobile Devices and AR/VR
On Thursday, August 27, Amazon introduced its first fitness tracker and service Halo. Calling the device a "health and wellness band," Halo aims to educate users about their body and behavior and provide the tools to live a healthier life. ...
Jul 2021 | Market Forecast | Doc # US48048021
By:
Ramon T. LlamasResearch Director, Mobile Devices and AR/VR
This IDC study provides the worldwide augmented and virtual reality hardware forecast for the 2021–2025 period."The worldwide augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) market will experience continued growth, thanks to a slowly warmin...
May 2021 | Market Forecast | Doc # US47654721
By:
Ramon T. LlamasResearch Director, Mobile Devices and AR/VR
This IDC study presents a five-year forecast for the worldwide hearables market."Hearables took center stage during the pandemic-ravaged 2020 as consumers — relegated to working and living from home — sought these devices to maintain some s...
Apr 2021 | Market Share | Doc # US47565721
By:
Ramon T. LlamasResearch Director, Mobile Devices and AR/VR
This IDC study examines the market shares of the major vendors in the U.S. smartwatch market in 2020."When the pandemic began, the prevailing assumption was that smartwatches — like many other consumer electronics — would suffer since no on...
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IDC Predictions, Internet of Things (IoT), IT Executive Programs Analyst Team, Mobility