According to an estimate released by market research firm IDC, smart watches will continue to lead the wearable market in 2022. IDC said on Monday that shipments of global wearable devices will reach 125 million units in 2018, an increase of 8.5% compared to 2017, and an estimated 189.9 million units in 2022. This year's watch shipments are expected to reach 72.8 million, of which two-thirds are smart watches, which is estimated to reach 120 million in 2022.
In terms of operating systems, watchOS, which drives Apple Watch, still dominates, but market share estimates will fall to 35.8% in 2022 from 44.4% this year. IDC estimates that Android wearables accounted for 22.4% this year, but WearOS is expected to drop to 19.8% in 2022.
IDC research director Ramon Llamas said in a press release: "The smart watch operating system will enhance connectivity, not only between users, but also enhance the wearer's connection with other smart devices and systems. Future wearable devices It will further expand the health field and play a key role in tracking health goals and identifying underlying diseases through smart watches."
According to IDC, smart watches and wristbands will dominate the wearable device market. The market share of "headphones" such as wireless earphones and earphones, as well as smart clothing, is also increasing.