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Here's a First Look at the Redesigned Clock App Coming with Material Design 3
AppWizard
May 5, 2025

Here’s a First Look at the Redesigned Clock App Coming with Material Design 3

Google is redesigning its Clock app to adopt the Material Design 3 Expressive theme, featuring a new font for improved readability, elongated time selectors for better interaction, and a larger squircle-shaped floating action button repositioned for easier access. The Clock tab will be renamed "World Clock," and the Alarms page will see a comprehensive redesign with a modern elongated time selector and additional options for alarm name, sound, vibration, weather forecast, and Google Assistant routines. The Timers section will change the play icon to a rectangular “Start” button, while the Stopwatch tab will shift to a cubical layout. The Bedtime mode will largely retain its existing design. User reactions to the redesign have been mixed, with some expressing concerns about the transition from rounded to boxy elements and the overall consistency of the design. The redesign is still in early stages, and user feedback will influence its final form.
I turned my Windows PC into an EdgeBook — Microsoft's web apps were the most glaring issue
Winsage
April 23, 2025

I turned my Windows PC into an EdgeBook — Microsoft’s web apps were the most glaring issue

Microsoft Edge was used as the sole application for two weeks to explore its capabilities as a potential alternative to ChromeOS for Windows 10 users. The experiment revealed that while Edge has useful features like the Sidebar and Edge Drop, the web versions of Microsoft Office were inadequate for daily tasks, often performing poorly and lacking functionality compared to desktop versions. Essential applications identified during the experiment included Snipping Tool, PowerToys, Microsoft Office apps, and a dedicated photo editor. The experiment also highlighted the possibility of uninstalling many applications from Windows 11, emphasizing the benefits of a clean install. Additionally, the potential of Windows 10X as a competitor to ChromeOS was noted, though it remains unrealized.
First Samsung, now Xiaomi apps are getting Gemini support
AppWizard
March 3, 2025

First Samsung, now Xiaomi apps are getting Gemini support

Google's Gemini chatbot will integrate with Xiaomi's stock clock, calendar, and notes applications. This integration was announced by Erik Kay during the launch of the Xiaomi 15 series at MWC. Users may be able to create and edit alarms, manage timers, create and edit calendar events, and generate or summarize notes. The rollout timeline is uncertain, but it is expected for the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra models, with no confirmation on availability for older devices.
Gemini app widely rolling out Utilities Extension on Android
AppWizard
December 3, 2024

Gemini app widely rolling out Utilities Extension on Android

The "Utilities" Gemini Extension has been rolled out for the Gemini app, enhancing functionality for Android users by eliminating the need for Google Assistant for basic tasks. Users can activate the extension through the app's multitasking feature. Once enabled, it allows users to perform various tasks directly from the lock screen, such as setting alarms, controlling device features, checking battery levels, taking photos, and managing media playback. The extension also enables the app to extract information from Pixel Screenshots. Users can issue multiple commands at once, open websites and apps, control device features, take photos, and manage alarms and timers. The extension prioritizes the Google Clock app for alarm and timer functions.
KB5044386: Microsoft brings new widget for clock and countdown timer with Build 22635.4300
Winsage
October 5, 2024

KB5044386: Microsoft brings new widget for clock and countdown timer with Build 22635.4300

Microsoft has released a new build for Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta channel, specifically build 22635.4300 (KB5044386). This update includes a new clock and countdown timer widget, and several bug fixes, particularly for the Start menu. Changes include: - The Start menu's “All apps” label has been simplified to “All.” - A new simplified Chinese font, Simsun-ExtG, has been introduced, which includes 9,753 ideographs and supports Unicode Extensions G, H, and I, including the complex character for Biangbiang noodles (U+30EDD). - Windows Search now operates IFilters within Less Privileged App Containers (LPAC) to enhance security. Fixes include: - Resolution of a significant crash affecting explorer.exe. - Addressing excessive spacing between items in the File Explorer navigation pane. Known issues include unexpected spacing in the Start menu's all apps list and potential crashes of live captions after installation. Additionally, a new Clock app update introduces countdown and timer widgets, available to users with version 11.2408.9.0 and higher. Users can add these widgets via the widgets board. Feedback can be submitted through the Feedback Hub.
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Winsage
October 4, 2024

The latest Windows 11 beta makes it easier to manage your time

Windows 11 Beta and Dev builds have introduced new Countdown and Timer widgets to enhance time management. The Countdown widget allows users to set timers for upcoming events, while the Timer widget tracks the duration of tasks. Users can access these widgets via the widgets board by clicking the “+” button. To use these features, the latest version of the Clock app (11.2408.9.0 or higher) must be installed from the Microsoft Store. Additionally, the Windows 11 Dev build includes a Copilot key setting for customizing experiences with different applications and expanded access to the Windows Sandbox Client Preview for testing applications in a secure environment.
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