The wearables market is rapidly developing into one of the most exciting technology sectors out there, but is a sustainable trend? The Motley Fool team weighs in.
Market researcher IDC recently released its estimates on the wearables market, and basic trackers staged a little bit of a comeback by returning to growth in the third quarter. Meanwhile on the smartwatch front, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) continues to lead the way, followed by Fitbit (NYSE: FIT). Looking farther out, falling smartwatch prices will continue to put pressure on basic trackers, tempting consumers to upgrade to more capable devices.