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Ingram Micro NZ scores exclusive distribution rights to Fitbit
Wearables

Ingram Micro NZ scores exclusive distribution rights to Fitbit

According to Ingram Micro NZ, the move reflects its focus on offering market-leading brands to all of its partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
The new Apple Watch has a mind of its own
Wearables

The new Apple Watch has a mind of its own

It will now be available with built in cellular and GPS for the first time ever, meaning it no longer has to be tied to your iPhone.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

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Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC
Wearables

Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC

Apple saw a 30% YoY rise in Q2 2018 smartwatch shipments, driven by LTE model popularity in APAC. Yet, its market share dipped to 34%.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
IDC - Smartwatches to take the lead as Wearables market grows
Wearables

IDC - Smartwatches to take the lead as Wearables market grows

The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, up 8.2% from the prior year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth
Wearables

Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth

Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Hands-on Review: The smartwatch for semi-serious fitness buffs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The smartwatch for semi-serious fitness buffs

The vivoactive 3 is equipped with a ton other features that make it a powerful companion for tracking fitness.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Smartwatches forecast to dominate wearables market by 2022
Wearables

Smartwatches forecast to dominate wearables market by 2022

It's been hyped about for years, but according to IDC smartwatches are finally beginning to make an impact on the wearables market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Apple or Android? Smartphone sales surge 11% in AU
Wearables

Apple or Android? Smartphone sales surge 11% in AU

9.2m smartphones were sold in 2017, a big increase from last year that was largely driven by a 'replacement cycle' from one of the major OS.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Cisco, Samsung, Spark & Jupl push healthcare tech into Aussie market
Wearables

Cisco, Samsung, Spark & Jupl push healthcare tech into Aussie market

The solution evolved as a result of thousands of hours of collaboration between Samsung, Cisco Jasper, Spark and Jupl.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Apple Watch 2017 shipments up by over 50% - Canalys
Wearables

Apple Watch 2017 shipments up by over 50% - Canalys

Q4 2017 shipments grew by more than 32% over Q4 2016, the highest ever number of shipments in a single quarter for any wearable vendor.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Fitbit delivers revolutionary update for the Ionic
Wearables

Fitbit delivers revolutionary update for the Ionic

Fitbit unveils first update to Fitbit OS for Ionic smartwatch users, including over 60 apps and enhanced performance.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Alta HR, reunited and it feels so good
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Alta HR, reunited and it feels so good

The Fitbit Alta is Fitbit's slimmest design yet, but don't mistake its simple design for a basic fitness band...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Apple retakes the lead in the smart watch race
Wearables

Apple retakes the lead in the smart watch race

Apple reclaims the top spot in the wearable band market with 3.9 million shipments in Q3 2017, fuelled by strong demand for the Apple Watch Series 3.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2017
68% of iOS users won't be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch
Wearables

68% of iOS users won't be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch

Apple Watch launch limited by carrier restrictions: only 164m of its 517m iPhone base will work with Series 3 at launch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Seven things you need to know about Apple's iPhone X
Wearables

Seven things you need to know about Apple's iPhone X

Apple has unveiled the iPhone X, the latest addition to its smartphone lineup, featuring Face ID and OLED screens.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
IDC says basic wearables are declining while smartwatches surge
Wearables

IDC says basic wearables are declining while smartwatches surge

While basic wearables declined 0.9 percent during the quarter, smartwatches skyrocketed 60.9 percent - a trend that is expected to continue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Samsung fitness focused smartwatches take on Fitbit
Wearables

Samsung fitness focused smartwatches take on Fitbit

Samsung's latest Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro smartwatches debut, posing a sleek challenge to Fitbit's Ionic in the race for your wrist.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
The Fitbit Ionic aims to be the all-in-one health and fitness smartwatch
Wearables

The Fitbit Ionic aims to be the all-in-one health and fitness smartwatch

Fitbit's Ionic smartwatch sets sights on revolutionising health tracking, blending lifestyle features with a fitness-first ethos.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017