smartwatch
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of smartwatch
First recorded 1995–2000; smart (in the computer sense “able to process data locally”) + (wrist) watch
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In the first quarter, Apple accounted for around 52% of new health-tracking smartwatch, wristband and ring units shipped, while Google comprised 11.3% and Oura represented 9.8%, according to data from research firm IDC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Users will be able to log their walks online, or through their phone or smartwatch.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The Apple Watch quickly seized the lead in the smartwatch market, despite debuting later than its rivals.
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
Why buy a Swiss watch when a Huawei smartwatch offers a comprehensive health ecosystem integrated with your smart home?
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
In the mele, it's hard to see a wrist without a smartwatch on it.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
No-display health trackers, including the Oura Ring, Whoop band and new Google Fitbit Air, offer more continuous monitoring than smartwatches, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Devices like smartwatches could run for months on a single charge, and networks of connected sensors might operate without needing frequent battery replacements.
From Science Daily ● May 3, 2026
The company has revolutionized technology, selling popular consumer electronics including iPhones and smartwatches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
The crew's saliva samples are gathered throughout the journey and their health is monitored via smartwatches.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Since then, mobile phones, smartwatches and tablets have been exiled from classrooms, corridors and canteens in schools across the Netherlands.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
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