Google Clock 8.5 rolling out ‘swipe to dismiss’ for alarms

9to5Google • January 20, 2026 • technology

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Google Clock for Android version 8.5 introduces a new feature allowing users to dismiss alarms by swiping, alongside the existing tap option.
Users will see a prompt explaining the swipe or tap options, with a new "Dismiss alarm with a" setting in the app's preferences.
The alarm dismissal interface now includes large, Dynamic Color-themed pill-shaped buttons, with "Snooze" on the left and "Stop" on the right, accompanied by guide animations.
This update is rolling out via a server-side update after installing version 8.5, but is currently only visible on some Pixel devices.
Additionally, version 8.5 replaces the older Material 2 slider with a thicker, more expressive