The wearable devices market is expected to grow by 68.1 million units in 2015, according to Gartner. While some wearables may eventually become even more ubiquitous than today’s smartphones, a good number of them may fall short of their hype as they launch during 2015.<\/p>\n
Smartwatches<\/strong><\/p>\n There are several different smartwatch designs already on the market, but the number keeps on growing. Products like the Apple Watch and the Samsung Gear are some of the most discussed, even though Apple’s device has not yet been released. These devices connect to your smartphone to automate some processes that would otherwise require getting your handset out of your pocket.<\/p>\n Although they have made it more convenient to receive and respond to updates, these devices cannot fully replace the smartphone. As a result, their small screens and limited functionality may make them popular for novelty alone. The idea of transferring some tasks from a phone to a watch seems more practical, but it will likely fail to keep up with the comprehensiveness provided by the device in your pocket.<\/p>\n