Changelog
We ship updates weekly. Here's a look at the latest releases, improvements, and fixes across the SXZ Universe collection.
March 14, 2026
Brand anniversary & website launch
New Release- One year of SXZ Universe — celebrating our first anniversary
- Official website launched at sxzuniverse.com
- Released a new minimalist, ultra battery-saving watch face as a gift to the community
- A token of respect and gratitude to everyone who supported us from day one
December 2025 — March 2026
New year, new watch faces
New Release- Multiple new watch face releases built on the mature core engine
- All new faces ship with full customization, animations, EcoGridle, and complication support out of the box
- Faster development cycle thanks to the unified architecture built throughout 2025
2025
Late December 2025
Animation optimization
Update- Deep optimization pass on all animations across every published watch face
- Watch faces now run smoother than before any animation was ever added — zero battery drain penalty
- Final feature integration milestone for the first year of SXZ Universe
November 2 — December 11, 2025
Animations & expanded customization
Update- Integrated complex, visually rich animations into all published watch faces
- Significantly enlarged customization options — more colors, layouts, and style combinations
- Every existing watch face received a major visual upgrade
October 7 — November 2, 2025
Companion app — 16KB page architecture
Update- Rebuilt companion app using Google's new 16KB page architecture requirement
- Full support for the latest Android versions with improved speed and reliability
- Mandatory update enforced by Google for continued Play Store compatibility
August 5 — October 7, 2025
Core engine rebuild
Update- Complete rebuild and restructure of all released apps on a new unified core engine
- Integrated all previously developed features — customization, complications, EcoGridle — into every app
- Fixed all known popular and edge-case bugs discovered since launch
- Major performance improvements across the board
- Simplified and structured codebase — new watch faces can now be developed and released significantly faster
August 4, 2025
EcoGridle Mode — successful launch
New Release- Second attempt at EcoGridle technology — this time it works
- Pixel-level battery saving on AMOLED displays, saving 25–40% battery life
- Three eco levels: No Eco, Medium Eco, Max Eco
- Rolled out across all SXZ Universe watch faces
July 12–18, 2025
Internationalization (i18n)
Update- Full internationalization across all published apps — 24 to 34 languages supported
- Localized Play Store descriptions, metadata, and all in-app content
- Segmented and restructured content for regional relevance
- Integrated i18n into the mobile companion app as well
- Made the entire SXZ Universe experience friendly and accessible for users worldwide
July 1, 2025
Core SDK migration
Update- Mandatory migration to SDK 34+ across all published apps as required by Google
- Adopted Watch Face Format (WFF) for improved compatibility and performance
- Updated build toolchain and dependencies to meet new Play Store requirements
June 8, 2025
EcoGridle Mode — beta attempt
Bug Fix- First beta version of EcoGridle pixel-saving technology
- Test release did not pass validation — identified key rendering limitations on certain devices
- Valuable insights gained for the next iteration of the power-saving approach
May 23, 2025
Companion app improvements
Update- Redesigned mobile companion app with improved UI
- Integrated notification system for updates and announcements
- Added FAQ and guide section with up-to-date documentation
May 5, 2025
Complication architecture overhaul
Update- New complication rendering architecture — complications now match the watch face design style
- Users can choose any complication while keeping a unified, single-style aesthetic
- Consistent visual language across all complication slots
April 17, 2025
Customization options
Update- Integrated rich customization settings into watch faces
- Color picker, background style, and layout options added
- Users can now personalize their watch face directly from the watch settings
March 14, 2025
SXZ Motorsport — first release
New Release- First ever SXZ Universe app published on Google Play
- SXZ Motorsport watch face with bold, racing-inspired design
- The beginning of the SXZ Universe journey
February 2025
Research & preparation
Update- Research phase — exploring Wear OS development, design patterns, and AMOLED optimization
- Built the first version of the companion app with basic functionality
- Laid the groundwork for the first watch face release
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