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Apple Watch Shipments Rise 14% Amidst Broader Smartwatch Market Decline

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Smartwatch shipments saw a significant decline in Q2 2026, according to a Counterpoint Research report. However, Apple Watch shipments increased by 14%, and both Garmin and Huawei also demonstrated growth, with Huawei achieving a record global market share. AI

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RANK_REASON Research report detailing market share and shipment data. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Apple Watch Shipments Rise 14% Amidst Broader Smartwatch Market Decline

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    Report: Apple Watch shipments rise 14% in Q2 as overall market drops A new Counterpoint Research report shows Apple, Garmin, and Huawei bucking a market-wide de

    Report: Apple Watch shipments rise 14% in Q2 as overall market drops A new Counterpoint Research report shows Apple, Garmin, and Huawei bucking a market-wide decline in smartwatch shipments in Q2 2026, with Huawei reaching a record share of global shipments. Here are the details.…

    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/report-apple-watch-shipment…

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