With the emergence of Google Glass and smartwatches, technology analysis firm Telsyte has revealed that nearly a quarter of Australians are becoming increasingly more open to
A boom for smartphone-makers
Telsyte's research has indicated that nearly two in three Australians currently use a smartphone.
The emerging smart accessory market could help smartphone-makers expand and retain customers as they invest in the add-ons and accessories available for their phone.
"As smartphones become the new commodity mobile device, smart accessories provide vendors with an opportunity to expand their market and keep customers close to their respective device ecosystems," Fadaghi said.
Telsyte also noted the possible opportunities for the local app market, as most wearable tech requires complimentary apps.