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Apple Captures 90% of AI-Powered Smartwatch Shipments in Q1 2026
July 13, 2026 at 06:19 PM
Counterpoint Research reported Apple accounted for nearly nine in ten smartwatch shipments with on-device AI, as edge AI adoption in the wider market grew 70% year-on-year.
- Counterpoint Research reported that Apple captured nearly 90% of all smartwatch shipments featuring edge AI in the first quarter of 2026.
- Edge AI penetration among all smartwatch shipments grew 70% year-on-year, reaching 25% in Q1 2026.
- Senior analyst Anshika Jain stated that edge AI capability is currently limited to leading brands, with Apple alone accounting for 90% of such shipments.
- Shipments of smartwatches with blood pressure monitoring doubled year-on-year, while those with sleep apnea detection tripled.