diff --git a/content/apps/slice.md b/content/apps/slice.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7e13a28 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/apps/slice.md @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +--- +title: Slice (WearOS Watchface) +description: The WearOS watchface that fuses a 24-hour clock with a digital display +extra: + og_image: /images/apps/slice/slice.png +--- + +It started from a simple question. *What would it be like to use a 24-hour analog clock?* + +Slice watchface + +Slice is an analog/digital hybrid watchface that features four main components: + +- The date +- The current local time +- The current UTC time +- A 24-hour-long analog clock + +## The Center Cluster + +The center cluster features the key elements that make a watch useful to *me*. + +Somewhat surprisingly, I mainly check my watch to know the date. As such, the current date is displayed in a minimal, yet unambiguous manner at the top of the cluster. + +The dual timestamps are a recent addition to my watchface setup. I've found the presence of a UTC clock to be quite useful when coordinating with people in different timezones, and understanding server logs. + +## The Outer Ring + +The outer ring features four ticks at `00:00`, `06:00`, `12:00`, and `18:00`. These ticks act like the "homing keys" of the outer ring, allowing for a rough estimation of the current time. + +Additionally, a thick tick and a thin tick slowly make their way around the outer ring to represent hours and seconds, respectively. + +## Observations + +Slice has been the one and only watchface on my smartwatch since 2022. + +I quite like the "hour hand" on the outer ring, and use it as a quick visual indicator of my progress through the day. The "second hand" was a later addition to, allowing me to use my watchface as an impromptu timer. + +In the future, I plan to add a Google Calendar integration to the watchface. I would like to display important calendar events as arcs across the 24-hour timeline, allowing me to quickly see how my day is structured. + +## Try Slice + +Slice is available for purchase on the [Google Play store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ewpratten.wearos.slice). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/static/images/apps/slice/slice.png b/static/images/apps/slice/slice.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9675afd Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/apps/slice/slice.png differ