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Woojin Son / Counterpoint Research:
Global smartwatch shipments increased 30% YoY in Q3 2022, led by India, up 171%; Apple grew 48% YoY, Samsung dropped 2.7% YoY, and Noise grew 218% YoY  —  – Driven by the basic smartwatch segment, the global smartwatch market grew 30% YoY.  — India grew 171% YoY, taking the top spot …

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Jon Fingas / Engadget:
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An interview with Google’s SVP of Hardware Rick Osterloh on the new Pixel Watch, integration with Fitbit, ambient computing, and more (David Pierce/The Verge)

David Pierce / The Verge:
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