IDC and Swiss watch makers announce big expectations for Android Wear
IDC released its wearable report today predicting continued wearables growth reaching 110 million units by the end of 2016. All types of wearables, smartwatches, health and fitness bands and other are included in this forecast growing at a year over year rate of 38.2%. IDC expects the category to grow to 237 million by 2020.
Android Wear is predicted to almost catch up to the Apple Watch by 2020, virtually eliminating the lead that Apple has enjoyed since its announcement. Apple’s marketshare in the category is expected to drop to 38% from almost 50% while Android Wear grows from about 21% to 35%.
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