Apple Watch growth lags as rivals push hard on health features & lower prices

Global demand for smart watches is climbing fast, but a quiet quarter for the Apple Watch let Xiaomi reclaim the top spot.Apple Watch Series 10The global wearable band market grew 13% year over year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 46.6 million shipments, according to new data from Canalys. The rebound was driven by broad demand across categories, especially in emerging markets, and a low comparison base from the first quarter of 2024.Xiaomi surged back into the lead with 8.7 million units shipped, up 44% from 2024. The company credited strong Redmi Band 5 sales and deeper integration through HyperOS, its custom operating system. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums