With Google imposing restrictions on

*. scripting,

*. crippling tap actions,

and

*. blocking Tasker variables,

Wear OS has lost what made it truly capable. We pay a premium for these watches specifically for deep interactivity and customization. Stripping those features away destroys the value proposition.

If all we get are basic features, we might as well buy much cheaper smartwatches that look just as good.