Wearables adoption picking up pace

Convenience prompting growing number of tech-savvy Chinese consumers to embrace use of smart devices

With improved battery life and increasingly rich capabilities, the smart wearables sector, which has experienced some growing pains, is now finding new momentum in China, the world's largest wearables market.

From smart bands and fitness trackers that can count steps, to watches that can access smartphone apps and even make calls, local consumers are increasingly willing to embrace these gadgets to make life more convenient.