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Google’s updating the timer and stopwatch built into Search. Both tools get a fresh, colorful, responsive makeover, and a little new functionality. Either can be accessed from desktop or mobile alike.

Do you have work to do and need a timer to keep you focused? You don’t need something overly sophisticated with many features, but a simple timer that uses minimal resources? Then, you may want to ...

We’re accustomed to setting alarms on phones, and do so even when we work on laptops or desktops. One of the several things Google can be used for is to set timers through its homepage itself. Be it ...

Apple has separated its three time-based categories into separate apps on Apple Watch. This allows you to quickly access the specific feature of the timer, alarm, and stopwatch you want with just a ...