apple watch ultra 1 extreme slow after WatchOS 26

After the WatchOS 26 update the Apple Watch experience has gone down significantly because of the lag in UI. Even to a point where I’m not a fan of using my Apple Watch anymore.

Everything (such as starting apps, menu, control center, scrolling through apps, wake to rise, and much more) either very slow or laggy or both. I see on Reddit that many many users with different Apple Watch models experience the same issues. Maybe the Liquid Glass (which is barely visible, and a downgrade in design in my honest opinion) demands more CPU. But from all tech companies, Apple should know that design and functionality should lift each other up. Not compromise basic functionality and user experience for a “new” design.