On The Apple Watch Lower prices led to an increase in sales of smart hours at 250%

Apple Watch sales increased by 250% after Apple cut the gadget cost $ 50. This is evidenced by the results of research conducted by the Slice.

In March, except for two major announcements at Apple presentations and told some news of lesser importance. For example, "smart» Apple Watch Sport watches fell by $ 50. That is the most affordable model of a wearable computer with the case of 38 mm now costs $ 300, while the 42 mm version will cost $ 349. According to calculations of analysts who, it should be noted, only the US market, since the announcement of reducing the cost of Apple Watch, the interest in watches has increased significantly.

The graph in the last 29 days shows that the number of user requests increased from 200% to 250%. The most popular model, according to analysts, is Apple Watch Sport with the body of 42 mm - it accounts for about two-thirds of sales.

Also in March, Apple introduced the new straps for Apple Watch. During the event, it was noted that approximately one third of the owners of "smart" watches likes to frequently change the straps, which confirms the positioning device as a fashion accessory. New models are made of nylon and is available in several colors. Overall, Apple showed the seven options.

According to the estimates of analysts Slice new nylon straps Apple are most in demand among consumers. Currently they account for 60% of sales of all straps for Apple Watch.The volume of sales of accessories for smart hours declined slightly. If in March, an average of one Apple Watch straps buyer had 1.6, in April - 1,3 strap.

Watches - The first Apple iPad tablet after development release created from scratch. And while the overall sales figures are encouraging. Apple does not publish statistics, but, according to analysts, about 12 million copies of "smart" watches were sold during the year. With an average price of $ 500 it gives $ 6 billion in revenue. For comparison: in the first year of the iPhone release in 2007, Apple has managed to sell "only" 6 million smartphones.