Smartwatches aren’t doing so hot, according to the latest numbers from market analyst firm IDC. The category could rebound, however, with new watches like the Apple Watch 2 coming to market, though how much is up for debate.
IDC reports that overall smartwatch shipments totaled 2.7 million units in Q32016, a sharp 51.6% decline from the same time last year.
Much of the smartwatch sector’s performance rests on Apple’s shoulders, and the company maintained its vice grip as the number one vendor in the space, shipping 1.1 million units this past quarter. Don’t pop the champagne yet as that’s a 71.6% decline from the same time last year.
