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New survey 'disappointing' for Fitbit as Kiwis vote on their favourite electronics
Apple

New survey 'disappointing' for Fitbit as Kiwis vote on their favourite electronics

Apple and Samsung remain on top, while LG, Panasonic, Sony and The Warehouse's Veon proving popular with Kiwi consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Is Fitbit's Charge 2 its best tracker to date?
Fitbit

Is Fitbit's Charge 2 its best tracker to date?

I highly recommend it for those looking to get more out of their fitness trackers, but don't to step into the world of a smart watch just yet.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016

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Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market
Wearables

Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market

The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in the final quarter of 2017 with full year shipment volumes reaching new records.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 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
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
Fitbit takes on Beats with their new sweatproof headphones
Digital Entertainment

Fitbit takes on Beats with their new sweatproof headphones

Fitbit introduces Fitbit Flyer, wireless headphones with powerful audio, customisable fit, and connectivity to the new Ionic smartwatch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 30th 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
Vendors moving up and down the ranks in mixed bag wearable band market
Wearables

Vendors moving up and down the ranks in mixed bag wearable band market

Apple has fallen to third place in the market, overtaken by both Xiaomi and Fitbit - despite the latter experiencing a 34% year-on-year decline.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Wearables market in state of flux – Ovum details what the future holds
Wearables

Wearables market in state of flux – Ovum details what the future holds

For many vendors in the wearables industry, layoffs and senior management departures have been a common theme of late - but there are opportunities.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader
Wearables

Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader

The worldwide wearables market continued its rapid rise in the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17) with multiple companies experiencing triple digit growth.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit
Wearables

Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit

Apple has been crowned the leading wearable technology company, despite CEO Tim Cook's stubborn refusal to release Apple Watch numbers.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Fitbit still on top in wearables market, Apple's 'aging lineup' sees decline
Wearables

Fitbit still on top in wearables market, Apple's 'aging lineup' sees decline

Wearables market sees 3.1% growth in Q3, with fitness trackers leading the way, accounting for 85% of the market.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp
Health Technologies

Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp

Fitbit's growth has slowed, with shares plummeting 31% after lowering its guidance for Q4 revenue growth to just 2-5%.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
Late quarter drive from Apple sees significant growth in smart watch market
Wearables

Late quarter drive from Apple sees significant growth in smart watch market

Apple Watch shipments drive significant growth in global smart watch market, with 2.8 million units shipped in Q3 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016

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