Google Clock now has a new “Timer Starter” widget, making it even easier to set a timer right from your home screen. This allows you to quickly start a timer without having to open the app, which is great for when you're in a hurry or multitasking.
The widget has preset buttons for the most commonly used 1 minute, 5 minute, and 10 minute timers. However, if you need a different time, there is also a plus button to create a custom timer. Once you set a timer, it will appear on the widget so you can easily keep track of it.
The Timer Starter widget is designed with Google's Material You design language, so it looks great on any Android device. On tablets, it adapts to landscape mode and displays the timer side-by-side, and Dynamic Color automatically matches the color of your wallpaper.
One of the standout features of this new widget is its simplicity: you don't need to navigate or open an app to set a timer. Just a few taps on your home screen and you're ready to go. This is especially useful when you're cooking, working out, or doing any other activity where you need to keep track of time but don't want to interrupt your flow.
Another great thing is its flexibility: the preset buttons are great for a quick timer, while the custom timer option lets you set any duration you want, and the active timer is displayed on the widget so you can always see how much time is left without having to open the app.
This new Timer Starter widget is a handy addition to Google Clock's existing collection of widgets, which includes analog clock, digital clock, stack clock, stopwatch, world clock, etc. This new widget makes Google Clock even more useful for time management.