New WearOS app requirements mandate a black background, activity/time indicators and more

We're introducing policy changes to ensure users get a basic, consistent experience across all apps.

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I appreciate Google taking Wear OS design seriously, especially regarding design cohesiveness, but I do wonder if forcing black backgrounds in every case is a good idea. It looks better in the menu, but I prefer that media UI with a colour splash. The lack of any distinguishing elements in Wear OS apps makes them feel more like "menus for your phone but on your wrist" than "actual apps for your watch".
- I don't see why this needs to be mandated. If users want it, it will be made