Stop digging through menus. Learn how to swipe between apps, trigger Gemini Assistant, and use Back Tap to master your Android experience like a power user.

Version 8.5 of Google Clock for Android was released last week and it’s rolling out the ability to dismiss alarms by swiping.

Accessing the Quick Settings panel in Android 16 won’t require swiping down with two fingers as feared. Instead, you’ll only have to swipe down with one finger on the right half of the status bar.