Wear OS 5 has killed Facer, Pujie, WatchMaker, and all watch face creativity

For months now, I’ve been wanting to sit down and lament the fact that my Pixel Watch 3 has fewer watch face options than the Pixel Watch 2 and 1, and the same is true for the Galaxy Watch 7 compared to the previous Watch 6, 5, and 4. Today is finally the day, so let’s take a look at what’s happening with our most beloved smartwatches and whether things might change anytime soon.

These limited face options have been an issue since both watches landed in late summer / early fall, and it’s all thanks to Wear OS 5. With this new version of the platform, Google made Watch Face Format mandatory, which nerfed every custom Watch Face app out there, like the beloved Facer, Pujie, KWCH, WatchMaker, and more. Several months down the line, the issue is still there, with no solution in sight for people who love this customization or the developers behind these apps.

from Android Authority https://ift.tt/5L9XoGv