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Google Clock rolls out redesign of Timers with presets on Android

Following the new app icon, Google Clock has rolled out a redesigned Timers tab. This follows yesterday’s update to the Now Playing app . more…

Google Clock rolls out redesign of Timers with presets on Android

Google has recently updated its Google Clock app, rolling out a redesigned Timers tab on Android devices. The big change is the introduction of presets for 1, 5, 10, and 15 minutes, which immediately start counting down once tapped. The numbers at the top have been tweaked, with Hours, Minutes, and Seconds replacing the previous h, m, and s.

A large green "Start" pill now replaces the previous icon at the bottom of the screen. The number pad has also been updated, no longer featuring circular backgrounds, making the screen feel flatter and more efficient. For users with multiple timers, the cards have been shrunk down, and a grid is now used instead of the previous scrollable list, making better use of screen real estate.

The single-timer look remains unchanged. The pause button is now located inside the circular countdown, while reset is located outside. This redesign is part of a server-side update, version 9.1 of Google Clock, and is rolling out to users. If you haven't seen these changes yet, you may need to force stop the app from App info.

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