Apple arrival triggers 170 per cent wearable market growth as “astounding demand” continues
“The demand for basic wearables, those that do not run third party apps, has been absolutely astounding."
“The demand for basic wearables, those that do not run third party apps, has been absolutely astounding."
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“It has been clear since well before it was launched that the Apple Watch, with the WatchKit SDK, is poised to set a tone for the broader market.”
“Microsoft and PC vendors still need to convince users of the advantages of the new OS and new PCs, which will take some time."
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"The Apple Watch has risen – and fallen – dramatically since Apple first announced it in September and even since its official launch in March."
“Gen 1 of any complex product, which aspires to a high design aesthetic - and let’s be clear, other smart watches don’t aspire to what the Apple Watch does - are almost never ready.”
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“I am not saying consumers in general will not buy the Apple Watch. I just don’t see salespeople rushing to buy Apple Watches to help them sell to customers.”
Propelled by the arrival of the Apple Watch, the global market for wireless power and charging in wearable applications is set to attain a gargantuan 3000 per cent expansion this year.
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