The company was added by Google Tools and features in the browser which are performed by searching for specific words. For example, when you search for “calculator”, a widget will appear at the top and you can quickly perform operations. A similar thing happens on the questions “translator” or “time”, among other things that can be found.

One of them was implemented in St 2013 yearWhen Google introduced a small feature to its tool that wasn’t really related to search: a timer. Users just typed in phrases like “14 minute timer” or “2 hour timer” and Google would generate a widget for them. It would automatically start counting down.

However, the bad news is that for reasons still unknown, The company decided to eliminate Its functions are both timer and stopwatch.

Now, these are quite useful tools, They disappeared (at least in the browser version) and they no longer appear when the corresponding request is executed.

Say goodbye to Google Timer

For those who haven’t used or knew this feature, it’s too late, but they should know it Thanks to it, it was possible to set a timer through a query in the browserwithout accessing the web page.

Now, instead, when executing the query “set timer for X minutes”, or simply “timer”, Only related search results are shownincluding videos Youtube.

It is not known why this tool was removed next to the stopwatch. However, this affects the browser only through the browser: if we ask it to set a timer Assistant Google or Search widget from AndroidIt is possible to use this tool as usual.

Some users suggest that Improvements may be ongoing and Changes in both utilitiesAnd that they may sooner or later return to the seeker, but this is not certain.

Gmail with a new design

The The last update of gmail Now available. The company said it has already started Showing the new look of the desktop versionWith an updated interface based on the Material You or Material Design 3 design lines first introduced with Android 12.

Google announced the Gmail redesign in January 2022 and has been running various tests ever since. But so far it has shown all the required feedback Refine the experience gmail until ready for global launch.

Thus, from today, August 1, st An integrated view gmail It will be activated by default for all users of the mail service who have been activated C functionhat.

The most important thing about this change is on the left side of the screen: The apps menu allows you to switch between different apps Google WorkspaceРа gmailChat spaceS or I met you. It will be possible to make a choice at any time Which applications should appear in the menuand which they decide to hide.

In addition, the so-calledsearch chip“, which consists of small buttons that appear when you perform a search, the purpose of which is to facilitate the process of finding e-mails, contacts, files or content in the messages themselves.

As for the user interface, gmail Now use a A light blue tone for the background and various elements of the applicationIt’s still possible though Change the mail client theme from the settings menu.

On the other hand, the company has confirmed that an update with even more new features is coming soon, including an improved experience for tablet users, better emojis, new accessibility features and much more.

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