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Todoist’s journey to modernize Wear OS experience with Material 3 Expressive and Credential Manager
Todoist, a task management app, significantly updated its Wear OS experience using Compose for Wear OS 6 and Material 3 Expressive. This refresh focused on improving existing features rather than adding new ones, resulting in a 50% increase in user base growth. The update included a visual redesign, simpler authentication via Credential Manager, and enhanced user experience. The team prioritized essential actions and a clean interface, aligning perfectly with Material 3's design principles. Jetpack Compose simplified the implementation process, seamlessly integrating design elements from Figma. New components like ScreenScaffold and EdgeButton created a cohesive user experience, exemplified by the "Add new task" screen. The Tile API's composable nature facilitated easy integration, as showcased by the "Day Progress" Tile utilizing dynamic color theming. Credential Manager streamlined authentication, reusing existing mobile code and offering a standardized sign-in experience. Todoist's experience highlights the benefits of Material 3 Expressive and Credential Manager for Wear OS development, encouraging other developers to embrace these tools. The team recommends focusing on core product features and leveraging readily available resources and documentation.