Wearable technology can no longer be dismissed as a fad. Consumers have been steadily adopting these devices in recent years. The trend shows no signs of slowing.

That's largely due to the increased capabilities of wearable tech. Obviously, smartwatches could always do more than simply tell time. However, as developers continue to experiment with them (and major companies such as Uber develop wearable-based apps), the power of these devices continues to grow.

This is only the beginning. As Android and iOS mobile application development continues to advance, wearables will become even more attractive. Lower price points and emerging innovations will result in even more businesses and consumers embracing wearable tech in the near future.