In the Nick of Time
Being a wearables analyst takes me to some interesting places, but one of the most unexpected so far was the matinee showing of the SpongeBob SquarePants musical last week. It’s…
High-Street Smartwatch Sales Are Behind the Times
Shopping for a smartwatch can be confusing. How can the average person be expected to know if they need over 100 sports modes or if 30 will be just fine?…
Can a Smartwatch Replace a Phone? Part Two
On 1 January, the start of the new year, I set myself a challenge to replace my phone with a smartwatch, limiting use of my phone to one hour each…
Basic Smartwatches Rescue Wearables Market in 2023
Smartwatches with advanced capabilities experienced a difficult market in 2022, and sales will grow very slowly in 2023. But in India basic smartwatches have taken off and will help the…
Trading Toys for Tech
Around the world, the age at which children are getting their first phone has been consistently falling. Whether it’s their parents’ old phone or the latest model, it’s becoming increasingly…
MWC 2023, Monday 27 February
Today, MWC officially opened its doors and we saw manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Lenovo launch new devices, operators commit to Open RAN, partnerships emerge for extended reality, and sustainability…
Holiday or Shiny New Smartphone? A Modern Conundrum
CCS Insight has been running its Connected Consumer Radar survey for well over a year, and we’ve harvested a wealth of insights from every wave of research. Here’s a sneak…
CES 2023: Highlights So Far
This week marks the return of the tech industry’s annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas. CES is recovering after the disruption of the pandemic, and although it won’t reach the heady…
Can a Smartwatch Replace a Phone?
It’s that time of year when the tinsel comes down, the empty bottles and boxes are finally cleared out and many of us embark on plans to be happier and…
What Do Smartwatch Buyers Want?
Surveys are some of the most interesting pieces of research I get to carry out at CCS Insight, and our User Survey: Smartwatches, 2022 is no exception. It provides valuable…