Apple Is Losing the Smartwatch Race! Who’s Winning?

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Apple Watch sales have taken a major hit, with a shocking 19% drop in 2024! For the first time since 2014, global smartwatch shipments have declined, and Apple has been hit the hardest. But why? From the missing Apple Watch Ultra 3 to a lack of major upgrades in the Series 10, Apple is struggling to excite buyers. Meanwhile, budget-friendly brands like Xiaomi and Huawei are booming, with Xiaomi seeing a massive 135% increase in sales! Can Apple bounce back with its rumored Ultra 3 and SE 3? Watch now to find out! WooGlobe Ref : WGA168035 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Apple Watch sales just took a major hit. For the first time since 2014, global smartwatch

00:05shipments have declined, dropping 7% in 2024. And Apple? It felt the heat the most with a

00:12staggering 19% drop in sales. So what went wrong? Well, the highly anticipated Apple Watch Ultra 3

00:20never showed up in the Series 10. It's just not different enough from the Series 9.

00:25Add to that a brief U.S. sales ban due to a patent dispute, and excitement around Apple

00:30watches has faded fast. But while Apple struggles, others are thriving. Samsung saw a small boost,

00:37and budget-friendly brands are dominating. Huawei's smartwatch sales jumped 35%,

00:43while Xiaomi skyrocketed with a massive 135% increase.

00:48Apple isn't out of the game yet, though. With rumors of a bigger, better Apple Watch Ultra 3

00:53on the horizon, could they make a comeback? Let us know what you think.

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