Global Smartwatch Shipments Drop 4% In Q2 2026 As Huawei Takes Lead
Global smartwatch shipments fell 4% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to market intelligence from Counterpoint Research. The contraction marks the industry’s first quarterly downturn following twelve months of flat performance. Market analysts attribute the decline to waning consumer interest in entry-level smartwatches with limited biometric sensors, alongside lengthening replacement cycles among users awaiting major technological advancements in the premium segment. Despite the broader contraction, Huawei secured the […]
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