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Apple Watch shipments surge 21% in Q1 2026, outpacing market

Apple Watch shipments experienced a significant increase of 21% in the first quarter of 2026. This growth allowed Apple's smartwatch line to outperform the broader smartwatch market during the same period, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. AI

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Apple Watch shipments surge 21% in Q1 2026, outpacing market

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    Apple Watch shipments surged 21% during Q1 2026, per report According to a new report from Counterpoint Research, Apple Watch shipments comfortably outpaced the

    Apple Watch shipments surged 21% during Q1 2026, per report According to a new report from Counterpoint Research, Apple Watch shipments comfortably outpaced the rest of the smartwatch market during the first quarter of 2026. Here are the details. https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/a…