tyckr Blog
New Mail Provider coming up
Marco Paland
Core 4.4.0 introduces a new Mail Provider, bringing direct IMAP and POP3 email notifications to Wear OS watches, even when no Android companion phone is connected.
Core 4.3.0 released
Marco Paland
Core 4.3.0 changes the tick format, a few config parameters and fixes some minor bugs.
Core 4.2.0 released
Marco Paland
The Core 4.2.0 release brings a lot of new cool features, stability improvements and many bug fixes.
Core 4.1.2 released
Marco Paland
The release of Core 4.1.2 brings stability improvements and some minor bug fixes.
Core 4.1.0 released
Marco Paland
The release of Core 4.1.0 includes several improvements, along with a new Marine Data Provider and a Heatmap Facelet.
The Release of Core 4
Marco Paland
Announcing the new Core 4 of the tyckr watch face and widget editor and designer platform, with major updates for WearOS 5 and WWF watch faces.
Watchface 3.12.0 and Widget 2.11.0 released
Marco Paland
Release of Watchface 3.12.0 / Widget 2.11.0 / Core 3.17.0
Designing the T-Touch as Smartwatch Face
Marco Paland
Designing Tissot's iconic T-Touch as Smartwatch Face
Watchface 3.6.0 released
Marco Paland
Release of Watchface 3.6.0 with improved permission handling and Core 3.12.0 featuring a faster video grabber, new Shape Facelet, and Hand Facelet enhancements.
Watchface 3.5.0 released
Marco Paland
Release of Watchface 3.5.0 with Core 3.11.0 featuring a new Tinos serif font, improved Clock Facelet anti-aliasing, and GPS time source permission fixes.
First Public Release of the Android tyckr watch face
Marco Paland
Release of Watchface 3.4.13 / Core 3.9.4
Creating a Video Surveillance Face
Marco Paland
How to Monitor Video and IP Cameras on Your Watch or Widget out of the box
Finding the Qibla to the Kaaba in Mecca
Marco Paland
About creating a Mecca Finder as Watch face or Widget using tyckr
Android WFF - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Marco Paland
An analysis of Google's new Android Watch Face Format (WFF), discussing its benefits for GPU rendering and battery life, while highlighting concerns about backwards compatibility and serious watch face limitations
Designing a 24-Hour Clock
Marco Paland
Explore the design and functionality of a 24-hour analog clock, featuring day/night visualization and solar time integration. Learn about the historical significance, practical benefits, and aesthetic appeal of the 24-hour time format.
Installing and Setting Up tyckr - A Beginner's Guide
Marco Paland
Step-by-step guide for first-time installation and setup of tyckr watchface and widget. Learn how to register your device and create your first custom face.