The global smartwatch market has hit a wall. Worldwide shipments fell 4% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the first year-over-year decline in a year and suggesting that consumers are becoming reluctant to upgrade for yet another collection of incremental wrist-tech improvements. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, premium smartwatch owners are holding onto their devices longer, waiting for a truly compelling reason to upgrade. At the budget end of the spectrum, cheap, basic trackers are steadily losing ground. The result is an industry caught between cautious consumers and increasingly sophisticated hardware that isn’t giving them enough … The post HUAWEI, Apple lead shrinking global smartwatch market in Q2 2026 — Counterpoint appeared first on REVU Philippines.Read More

HUAWEI, Apple lead shrinking global smartwatch market in Q2 2026 — Counterpoint
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