The first smartwatch was introduced in 1977 by a company called Pulsar. It was called the Pulsar Calculator Watch and it could perform basic mathematical functions.

Smartwatches can do much more than just tell time. They can track your fitness goals, monitor your heart rate, make phone calls, send text messages, and even control your smart home devices.

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Apple is the leading smartwatch brand, with a market share of around 36%. Other popular brands include Samsung, Garmin, and Fitbit.

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The global smartwatch market is expected to reach $33.5 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.7%.

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Smartwatches use a variety of sensors to collect data, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, heart rate monitors, GPS, and ambient light sensors.

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Smartwatches can help you stay connected while on the go. They can alert you to incoming phone calls, text messages, and email notifications.

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The battery life of a smartwatch can vary greatly depending on usage, with some models lasting only a few hours and others lasting several days.

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Smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts, with many models offering advanced workout tracking features and coaching.

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Smartwatches can also be used for mobile payments, allowing you to make purchases with just a flick of your wrist.

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[{"selector":"#anim-326c52fb-13cf-4353-b7f9-5ff47869a63a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-36.0576922517028%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] credit: Getty images Some smartwatches have built-in voice assistants, such as Siri or Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control your device and access information hands-free. Some smartwatches have built-in voice assistants, such as Siri or Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control your device and access information hands-free.

The first smartwatch was introduced in 1977 by a company called Pulsar. It was called the Pulsar Calculator Watch and it could perform basic mathematical functions.

The first smartwatch was introduced in 1977 by a company called Pulsar. It was called the Pulsar Calculator Watch and it could perform basic mathematical functions.

Smartwatches can do much more than just tell time. They can track your fitness goals, monitor your heart rate, make phone calls, send text messages, and even control your smart home devices.

Smartwatches can do much more than just tell time. They can track your fitness goals, monitor your heart rate, make phone calls, send text messages, and even control your smart home devices.

Apple is the leading smartwatch brand, with a market share of around 36%. Other popular brands include Samsung, Garmin, and Fitbit.

Apple is the leading smartwatch brand, with a market share of around 36%. Other popular brands include Samsung, Garmin, and Fitbit.

The global smartwatch market is expected to reach $33.5 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.7%.

The global smartwatch market is expected to reach $33.5 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.7%.

Smartwatches use a variety of sensors to collect data, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, heart rate monitors, GPS, and ambient light sensors.

Smartwatches use a variety of sensors to collect data, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, heart rate monitors, GPS, and ambient light sensors.

Smartwatches can help you stay connected while on the go. They can alert you to incoming phone calls, text messages, and email notifications.

Smartwatches can help you stay connected while on the go. They can alert you to incoming phone calls, text messages, and email notifications.

The battery life of a smartwatch can vary greatly depending on usage, with some models lasting only a few hours and others lasting several days.

The battery life of a smartwatch can vary greatly depending on usage, with some models lasting only a few hours and others lasting several days.

Smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts, with many models offering advanced workout tracking features and coaching.

Smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts, with many models offering advanced workout tracking features and coaching.

Smartwatches can also be used for mobile payments, allowing you to make purchases with just a flick of your wrist.

Smartwatches can also be used for mobile payments, allowing you to make purchases with just a flick of your wrist.

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