Google Clock's 8.3 update includes useful changes.

Google's strategy to integrate Gemini widely seems promising, and replacing Google Assistant with Gemini appears logical. Many hope Google will introduce the Magic Cue feature to the Pixel 6 series. Currently exclusive to Pixel 10, this function anticipates user needs based on context. For instance, when calling an airline to modify a flight, Magic Cue can display relevant reservation details without prompting.

The latest Google Clock app version has begun its rollout. This comprehensive clock app displays the current time in various cities globally. In a typical Google move, the company has incorporated local temperature and weather conditions for followed cities in the World clock. For example, while someone in Salem, Mass., might observe a chilly 49 degrees, the World clock shows colleagues in Sofia experiencing an even colder 43 degrees.

Google Clock 8.3 introduces a modification to the app's background. Previously, the wallpaper appeared behind the alarm display with Snooze and Stop buttons. However, this sometimes caused confusion as the wallpaper blended with the Google Clock interface, making the numerals difficult to read.

Version 8.3 features a solid color background for improved screen readability. The Snooze and Stop buttons now adopt color themes derived from the wallpaper. A small prompt at the top suggests using Quick Phrases like "Snooze" or "Stop" to control the alarm with voice commands.

The Settings menu has been reorganized. Access the app, tap the three-dot menu icon in the upper right, and select Settings. The menu is now arranged in a specific order.

As Gemini gradually supersedes Google Assistant, remnants of the former virtual assistant are fading. For instance, the Google Clock app previously allowed users to create a Google Assistant Routine that would play weather or news updates when an alarm went off. Now, with Google Assistant phasing out, the feature is simply called Routines, and the Assistant's logo has been replaced with a "Sparkles" icon associated with Gemini.

Another potential addition to Google Clock 8.3 involves the numerals indicating the alarm time dynamically changing in thickness to attract the user's attention.

To check the Google Clock version on a phone, navigate to Settings > Apps > See all apps. Locate and tap Google Clock to access its App info page. The version number is listed at the bottom. If the Google Clock app isn't installed, it can be downloaded from the Play Store via a provided link.

Google Clock 8.3 is being released incrementally. A Pixel 6 Pro running Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 currently has version 8.2.

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