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FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide wearable device market took a big step forward in the fourth quarter, fueled by the growing popularity of fitness trackers and the Apple Watch.

Read more: Wearables Market Taking Off, Up 127% in Q4

STAMFORD, CT – Global smartphone sales to end-users totaled 403 million units in the fourth quarter, up 9.7% year-over-year, according to Gartner. It was the slowest growth rate since 2008.

Read more: Q4 Smartphone Sales Show Slowest Growth Since 2008

LONDON – The global chip on board LED market is expected to exceed $9 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of over 35%, according to Technavio analysts.

Read more: COB LED Market to Exceed $9B by 2020

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Worldwide personal and entry-level storage (PELS) shipments totaled 68.5 million units in 2015, down 9.2% year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation.

Read more: Global Personal, Entry-Level Storage shipments Down 9.2% YoY

CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND -- Use of printed and flexible electronics for automotive applications is expected to grow to over $5.5 billion in the next decade, spearheaded by the projected growth of in-mold electronics and OLED technologies.

Read more: Report: Flex for Autos Market to Hit $5.5B by 2026

STAMFORD, CT – The global market for wireless medical devices is expected to grow about 25.1% over the next five years, according to a new iRAP report.

Read more: Global Wireless Medical Devices Expected to Grow 25% in Next 5 Years