The great wearables myth busted: Apps never, ever mattered
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/05/25/the_great_wearables_myth_apps_never_ever_mattered/
Analysis Whoever predicted that fitness bling-flingers would struggle to survive should take note of the latest numbers on the wearable market from Canalys.
Garmin eased itself into the No.2 spot as a smartwatch vendor in Q1 worldwide, successfully making the move upmarket into higher margin products.
The great wearables myth busted: Apps never, ever mattered
May 25, 2018, 4:13pm UTC
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/05/25/the_great_wearables_myth_apps_never_ever_mattered/
> Analysis Whoever predicted that fitness bling-flingers would struggle to survive should take note of the latest numbers on the wearable market from Canalys.
> Garmin eased itself into the No.2 spot as a smartwatch vendor in Q1 worldwide, successfully making the move upmarket into higher margin products.