The worldwide market for wearable devices grew 31.4 percent during the fourth quarter of 2018 (4Q18), reaching a new high of 59.3 million units, according to the latest data from research firm IDC.

Growth in the market was driven by new wearables launching during the months leading up to the holiday season, as well as new smartphone launches, as many were bundled with wearables from leading brands.

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