Apple maintained its lead in smartwatch sales last quarter, selling 4.7 million units and taking a 17 percent global market share, according to a report released by research firm IDC on September 4.

Apple is still slightly ahead of Xiaomi. Xiaomi shipped 500,000 units in the second quarter, trailing Apple by two percentage points in market share. Fitbit, Huawei and Garmin are far behind.

IDC said demand for Apple’s LET series 3 devices largely drove apple’s wearables sales last quarter, with some discounts at major retail stores likely contributing to the surge in consumer purchases.

IDC reported that rising demand for smartwatches with more complete features was driving demand for Apple products and reducing the popularity of low-cost fitness trackers. IDC stresses that this is the natural cycle of consumer electronics, and that fitness-focused devices will still have a place in the market in the future.

There’s nothing particularly new about the data, as smartwatches already dominate the wearables space. Wearable devices started with smart bands from Fitbit, Jawbone and others. But it does illustrate Apple’s significant impact on the wearables market, and why the company iterates on the Apple Watch and releases new versions of its hardware every year.

Next week, Apple is expected to unveil the Apple Watch series 4. According to foreign media information, The Apple Watch4 will have a full-screen design, bezels will be significantly reduced, the display area will be increased by 15% compared to the previous model, while the overall body size will remain unchanged. In addition, the Battery life of the Apple Watch4 will be improved. Meanwhile, the new Apple Watch will include health and fitness enhancements, and the new Watch OS5 will make the Apple Watch4 more independent. And the Apple Watch4 will be compatible with existing wristbands.

Apple’s event, which will take place on Wednesday, September 12, will also see the company unveil a new iPhone range and some updated software.

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