Remember when a watch was simply there to mark minutes? Time to move on: now they’re here to mark every aspect of your life
LG G WATCH
This South Korean outfit might not shout as often or as loudly as their fellow electronics giants, they just let their products do all the talking instead. This ingenious watch screen is “Always On”, so you don’t even need to bother tapping it to access your information (e-mail, text, caller info and calendar alert) – you can control it by your voice though, thanks to a pretty intuitive voice recognition system. £149.95
SONY SMARTWATCH 2
Another device that offers up e-mail, text and caller numbers at a glance, Sony’s second crack at this sector improves on its first but there’s still no iOS compatibility (Android users should rejoice). Available in a number of different styles, this watch somehow feels like the “grown-up one”. £149.99
PEBBLE SMARTWATCH
This offers immediate access to all information from your smartphone, delivered in clever detail on the electronic paper styled screen. Buttons on the side also give you the power to take/reject calls without even thinking about going into your pocket/bag. There are loads of downloadable faces for this watch too, so you can have yourself a different daily look. £130
VTECH KIDDIZOOM SMART WATCH
This 8-in-1 watch for children provides endless fun, from taking photos and playing games to telling the time and voice recording. There are over 50 clock-face designs for personalisation, which should keep even the most restless kids happy. The storage is huge too; there’s enough space for about 900 photos or 15 minutes of video; that’ll keep them busy then. £39.99
COGITO POP
The Cogito Pop is the “non-geeky” smartwatch option, available in a variety of hues and perfect for fashionistas. It doesn’t try to overwhelm you with too much information, it just offers a peek into your digital life via on-screen icons that light up when something’s going on with your smartphone. It’s water resistant to 10 metres too. £84.90