One of Google’s most-used apps just got its Material 3 Expressive design overhaul, and you’re going to love it

The setup screen for new alarms is also improved. It features all the previously available options, like changing the name and sound, the days the alarm should be active, and a vibration toggle. There’s also a toggle for the weather forecast and an option to add an Assistant routine, all presented in a very usable way.

Snoozing or stopping the alarms is also more straightforward than before. The slider design is now gone, and you get distinct buttons for each option. When alarms go off, they’ll show the phone wallpaper instead of a blank background.

Probably the most striking usability improvement is in the stopwatch section. The new design has much larger buttons for all options – stop, reset, and lap.

Missing from this final version is a visual update to the Timers section of the app. Android Authority says that such an upgrade exists inside the app and managed to enable it with some digging. That version has more of the same changes – larger fonts and buttons, and better structure of the information, especially when there are multiple timers on.

The redesigned Timers section of the Google Clock app, which isn’t in the final release | Image credit — Android Authority

The Clock app is probably one of the most used native apps on any phone, so making it easier to use is the right move by Google. I love the whole vibe of the Material 3 Expressive redesign, and this update makes me way more excited for the Pixel 10 than whatever Apple is doing with the Liquid Glass aesthetic on the iPhone 17. The only thing left is for Google to enable the overhauled Timers section, and then I’d be able to say I have a favorite Clock app.

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