Tech specs

5 All is not as it SIMS Not only does the Watch 2 have GPS – the 4G model also has internet access. Simply detach one of the bands and insert your SIM card in the tray. Your smartwatch will finally have the independence it deserves, and you’ll be able to stay online without a phone in your pocket. Display 1.2in circular 390x390 AMOLED Sensors Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, heart-rate monitor, barometer, ambient light OS Android Wear 2.0 Other features NFC, GPS, 4G (exclusive to 4G model) Connectivity Bluetooth, Wi-fi Battery life Up to 2 days Weight 40g (excluding strap)

QYou can now search for and download apps right from the watch, and type in search terms on a minuscule virtual keyboard. But typing on a 1.2in screen can be a will-draining experience.

QThe awkward type Wrist in peace

Notifications are much less annoying. Post-its have been replaced by plainer notifications, and you can choose whether they pop up until you read them, appear for five seconds or not at all.

QPreviously, most Wear apps of any substance have been little more than second screens for the version on your phone. With Wear 2.0, the likes of Runkeeper and Strava can now run independently.

QRidin’ solo Casual conversations

The new Google Assistant is packed into this OS. It’s meant to be a wrist version of the Siri-a-like introduced with Google Pixel phones. It’s nowhere near as cool as Amazon’s Alexa yet, though.

Huawei’s sequel is not as pretty as the original, and many of its sensors simply don’t work as well as they should. Yes, it has the basics down – including decent battery life, a sharp screen and overall performance that’s as solid as can be expected –...