Google Clock 7.4 updates timer UI and exams buttons for ending alarms

Google Clock 7.4 is rolling out a brand new interface for timers, whereas the replace can be testing a tweak to the way you flip off alarms.

As we speak, a capsule container homes controls to “Snooze” and “Stop” an alarm. You swipe left or proper to finish the present ringing and vibrations. 

Artem Russakovskii spotted a brand new alarm UI that opts for easy buttons. Nonetheless, this transformation seems to be within the testing section because the units we put in Clock 7.4 on nonetheless use the swipe technique. To date, we’ve solely seen that one report about this new strategy. (Do shout within the feedback beneath in the event you’re seeing this transformation after updating.)

It’ll take a while to relearn the brand new conduct, however buttons are finally simpler and extra easy. The outdated strategy is relatively heavy-handed {that a} swipe is required to show off the alarm.

In the meantime, in Settings > Alarms, the “Volume buttons” menu has a brand new “Do nothing” choice that joins Management quantity, Snooze, or Cease.

Previous vs. new

This redesign for timers which have been triggered doesn’t introduce any new performance. The structure is simply reorganized with the period listed within the top-left nook, whereas what number of seconds/minutes you’re overdue is positioned in a circle. Buttons for including a minute and stopping are actually of equal measurement, in addition to centered. 

The last update to Google Clock (model 7.3 in October) made it simpler to handle a number of timers.

Previous vs. new

Google Clock 7.4 isn’t extensively rolled out but via the Play Store, however you’ll be able to sideload it today.

In the meantime, Calculator 8.4 is extensively out there at present and provides its personal themed icon, with very minor tweaks, as a substitute of counting on the Pixel Launcher.

Previous vs. new

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