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IDC: Worldwide Wearables Market Ticks Up 5.5%

Market grew 8.3% year-over-year to $4.8 billion in 2Q18, led by emerging markets.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Growth continued in the global wearables market during the second quarter of 2018 (2Q18) as shipment volume reached 27.9 million units, up 5.5% from the previous year according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. The market experienced similar gains in dollar value, growing 8.3% year-over-year to $4.8 billion in 2Q18, fueled by the continued popularity of smartwatches with their high price tags.   From a regional perspective, matur...

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