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Facebook owner Meta Platforms scrapped production of a new smartwatch, earmarked to launch in 2023, despite being in the works for more than two years, Bloomberg reported.

India’s wearables market registered growth in the first quarter of 2022, driven by a surge in demand for watches, new launches and heavy discounts, IDC reported. Shipments increased 20. 1 per cent year-on-year to 13.

The global wearable band market grew nearly 6 per cent year-on-year in Q2, boosted by a shift from basic units to higher-end smartwatches, as vendors move to enhance user experience and battery life, Canalys reported.

Shipments of wearables in Thailand shrugged off Covid-19 (coronavirus) pressure in 2020, with demand for ear-worn products almost doubling, IDC data showed. Full-year shipments grew 47. 3 per cent to 3.

Xiaomi unveiled three 5G-enabled smartphones for its flagship Mi 10 range, targeting the mid-tier price point with devices offering enhanced camera and gaming capabilities.

Samsung Electronics unveiled a version of its Galaxy Watch3 series made from titanium, seeking to highlight the device’s durability in the crowded smartwatch market.

IDC cited Covid-19 (coronavirus) as a driver of wearable shipments during Q2, crediting consumer demand for health trackers and hearables for a 14 per cent year-on-year rise in the number of units shifted. A total of 86.