The fact that we live in a highly tech world is no longer a mystery. From phones and personal computers to household appliances and cars, it seems like everything is digitalized these days. Consequently, it is no wonder that consumers nowadays are very interested in learning everything there is to know about the latest gadgets on the market.
Following, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top 10 trending gadgets in 2013, based on the number of searches they received online. We have ranked the following devices according to how many people searched for them in 2013 on Google. Google, arguably the most popular search engine in the world, which receives several million hits a day, has recently released its list of the most popular search terms in 2013. From that list, we have selected the top trending gadgets.
An interesting tidbit about our countdown: one of the most searched for gadgets in 2013 doesn’t even exist yet. We will let you discover which one we’re talking about. Curious to see what consumers searched for these past 12 months? Let’s take a look at the countdown.
No. 10: The iPhone 6
No, this isn’t a typo or something: the iPhone 6, a smartphone that doesn’t even exist yet, has been one of the most searched for gadgets in 2013. Even though the iPhone 5 has only been recently released on the market, it seems like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) fans are eager to see what the company has in store for them next.
No. 9: Nexus 5
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)’s flagship smartphone has made the cut on this year’s list of most searched for gadget. Even though Google’s high tech Android phone still faces tough competition from Samsung and Apple, it appears that consumers have taken a liking to this smartphone.
No. 8: Google Chromecast
Another Google original makes the cut: the Google Chromecast. This digital media player, which you can plug directly into your TV, allows you to stream video and audio content on your big screen using Wi-Fi or local networks.
No. 7: HTC One
Arguably the best Android smartphone ever manufactured, the HTC One has been quite popular amongst consumers in 2013. Even though the phone has dropped in searches due to the release of other highly expected phones in the last months of 2013, HTC One still managed to secure the number 7 spot on our countdown.
No. 6: iPad Mini
The iPad Mini, the smaller and considerably cheaper version of Apple’s flagship tablet has drawn quite a bit of attention amongst Internet users.
No. 5: iPad Air
The iPad Air, the 5th generation tablet from Apple and the company’s latest hot product, scored quite big amongst consumers this year.
No. 4: iPhone 5C
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The plastic case smartphone, the second succesor of the iPhone 5, has been one of the most popular phones on the market. Although it lacks many of its high end counterpart’s features, the iPhone 5C scorred big amongst consumers.
No. 3: iPhone 5S
Probably the most awaited smartphone of the year, Apple’s new baby, the iPhone 5S fared greatly both in shops and in the online realm. Millions of Internet users turned to Google to find out more about Apple’s latest gadget.
No. 2: Samsung Galaxy S4
2013 has definetely been Samsung’s year. Not only did the company beat Apple in terms of sales and revenue*, its flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S4 generated the most searches amongst Internet users. Even if it is the only product for Samsung to appear on our countdown, this smartphone ranks as 2013’s second most trending gadget.
*worldwide
No. 1: Playstation 4
It seems like consumers this year were more interested in video consoles, rather than in smartphones or tablets. Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)’s latest product, the Playstation 4 has been the most searched for gadget on Google in 2013.
