Juniper Research predicts a ten-fold increase in wearable device shipments by 2018, driven by new product launches and rising consumer awareness.
Smart watch shipments are expected to hit 36 million annually by 2018, with Apple and Samsung poised to trigger a market boom, Juniper Research reveals.
The mobile TV and video market is set to reach $9.5bn within four years, as new business models incorporate the technology.
Global app downloads set to double to 160 billion by 2017, fuelled by smartphone adoption in developing markets and free-download apps.
Next generation wearables including smart glasses and watches set for boost as influential players such as Google and Apple enter the market.
The market for virtual goods in social media games is set to boom due to smartphone usage, according to a report.
