Google Clock introduces new timer widget and Google app tests handy search shortcut
Top 3 Key Points:
- New Timer Widget: Google Clock adds a “Timer Starter” widget for quick access to custom timers.
- Enhanced Search Feature: Google app beta tests a shortcut to easily recall recent searches.
- Future Rollout Expected: The new features are expected to be widely available soon.
Google has recently rolled out a new feature in its Clock app, particularly for users on Pixel devices. This update introduces a “Timer Starter” widget, which allows you to quickly set timers with just a few taps. The widget includes default timer settings of 1, 5, and 10 minutes, but you can easily customize these to suit your needs. Once the widget is added to your home screen, any timers you set will be readily accessible for future use.
The design is intuitive, with the widget displaying up to three timers in a list format by default. On Pixel tablets, the layout shifts to a side-by-side view in landscape mode, offering a more flexible interface. The widget’s appearance adapts to your device’s Dynamic Color settings, providing a seamless look that matches your overall theme.
When you start a timer, the app switches to a full-screen view, ensuring you can monitor your countdown without distractions. This new feature is available with version 7.9.1 of the Google Clock app, and while it’s rolling out widely, it’s currently more consistently visible on tablets than on phones.
In addition to the Google Clock update, Google is also experimenting with a new feature in its Google app aimed at making search more efficient. In the beta version of the app, a new shortcut has been discovered that helps users quickly recall their most recent searches. After performing a search, a small, rounded popup appears, showing the previous search query.
This feature is designed to be helpful, especially when you’re multitasking or need to revisit a previous search without retyping it. The popup is unobtrusive, disappearing after a few seconds, but it can be easily dismissed with a tap if it’s not needed.
Currently, this feature is only available in the beta version of the Google app, but it’s expected to be released to the general public soon, given its potential to improve user experience.
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