Smartwatches and fitness wristbands are real all-rounders: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate distance travelled and calories burned and analyse sleep patterns. Some can be used to play music, make contactless payments, make phone calls or send and receive messages...

The complete test of the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 shows that there is a lot of light, but also some shade. The smartwatch sits comfortably on the wrist and can be highly customised thanks to the quick-release fastener on the strap. It offers a huge number of apps (including Google Maps) and can ensure that the smartphone stays in your pocket in many cases in everyday life...