Google is implementing a significant quality-of-life update for its widely used Clock app, specifically targeting the alarm dismissal mechanism. The latest update, Google Clock version 8.5, introduces an optional 'swipe to dismiss' gesture for alarms, a feature that many users have desired since its removal in previous Material 3 Expressive redesigns. The earlier redesign had replaced the intuitive swipe with larger, pill-shaped buttons, which, while visually prominent, were often found to be too easy to accidentally tap in a groggy state, leading to unintended alarm dismissals or snoozes. With this new rollout, users will find a 'Dismiss alarms with a' option in the Clock settings, allowing them to choose their preferred interaction method: either the returning swipe gesture or the existing tap buttons. When the swipe option is selected, a swipe to the left will snooze the alarm, while a swipe to the right will dismiss it entirely, adding a crucial layer of friction to prevent accidental actions. This change is a direct response to widespread user feedback and aims to improve the reliability of morning routines globally. While the feature is tied to Google Clock v8.5, its availability is dependent on a server-side rollout, meaning not all users with the updated app version will see it immediately. Beyond the alarm controls, version 8.5 also brings other minor enhancements, such as a thicker alarm volume slider in settings that displays precise numeric values (from 1.00 to 7.00) and small arrow buttons to navigate through lap times in the stopwatch feature. This global update underscores Google's commitment to refining user experience based on real-world feedback.