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Android Authority
13-06-2025
- Android Authority
Google Clock starts drip-feeding its big Material 3 Expressive makeover
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google Clock v7.14 brings small but noticeable visual updates to the alarm and settings toggles. The refreshed toggle design is part of Google's shift toward Material 3 Expressive. A full redesign is expected with version 8 of the Clock app. Google's Clock app is still waiting on its big Material 3 Expressive makeover, but a more minor update is already starting to move the visuals in that direction. Version 7.14 of the app introduces some subtle UI tweaks, and you can already check them out. The most obvious change is in the app toggle switches. They've been refreshed with a chunkier, more rounded design, an outline that shows in the off position, and a slightly brighter color scheme. You'll see the new look in the alarm list and the settings menu, giving the app a more modern feel without overhauling the core layout. It's a small tweak, but one that fits neatly into Google's evolving design language. Alarms before redesign Settings before redesign Alarms after redesign Settings after redesign These changes lay the foundations as Google preps a much more dramatic revamp of the Clock app. Back in May, we got a look at the full redesign expected in Version 8, showcasing some of the boldest Material 3 Expressive visuals yet. That version includes oversized fonts, an updated alarm creation panel, redesigned buttons for dismissing alarms, and a wallpaper-based background to replace the old blank canvas. None of those larger changes are live yet, but today's update shows Google is setting the stage. Clock v7.14 may not be a huge leap forward, but we'll keep a close eye out for the complete revamp in future versions. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
06-05-2025
- Android Authority
Upcoming Google Clock redesign shows off Material 3 Expressive at its best
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google is updating its Clock with some of the boldest Material 3 Expressive changes we've seen so far. The updated app plays with fonts, as well as new UI elements. An alarm can now be dismissed using a button instead of the old slider. As we wait for the announcement of Google's new Material 3 Expressive system at Google I/O, I'm seeing more and more leaks of the new look. So far we've seen the new settings app, the Google account section as well as the new keyboard. None of them seemed very expressive, though. Today, we have another look at more materials from the upcoming design system. Thanks to a source inside Google, I was able to try out the refreshed Google Clock app, which showcases some more significant Material 3 Expressive changes. You're reading an Authority Insights story. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. The most redesigned part of the app is the alarms tab. Google removed the expanding tabs and instead added a panel sliding from the bottom when editing or adding new alarms. The panel itself also looks interesting — the use of a very tall font, a fun new switch for AM/PM, and a very compressed options layout makes it stand out. Material 3 Expressive Material 3 Enabled alarms are also now highlighted in a way more visible way, which should make it easier to see if they are active at a quick glance. Material 3 Expressive Material 3 Google also got rid of the old swipe-to-dismiss gesture when an alarm goes off, instead opting for simple buttons. It's honestly surprising that the old design lived for so long. The blank background has also been replaced with the phone's wallpaper. Material 3 Expressive Material 3 The timers tab also sees a major redesign. Adding new timers is now done through a panel similar to the alarms. The timer cards are also much smaller, which should make it easier for people who like to use a bunch at once. Material 3 Expressive Material 3 Material 3 Expressive Material 3 Lastly, the stopwatch function has also been updated with much larger buttons, which should make it easier to use. There's a new font here, too. Material 3 Expressive Material 3 I've been using the new Clock for a few days, and the changes are positive. They generally improve the app's experience, and I hope Google makes similar changes throughout the system. Material 3 Expressive is likely to debut at Google I/O later this month.
