An update to Google Search has caused many Android users to miss their daily alarm clock wake-up. We don't know how many Android users were late to work, but the problem caused many who thought that their alarm was set, to discover that they had no alarm scheduled after all. Normally, using Google Now to verbally set an alarm simply required the user to say something like, "Set my alarm for 8am," and the phone would automatically set the alarm.
However, following the update, after speaking your request, the process requires the user to tap a "Set Alarm" button. And to make matters more confusing, not every Android phone has lost its hands-free capabilities. Apparently, the Motorola Moto X is one of the models that has been negatively affected by these shenanigans.
Using your smartphone as a timer or alarm clock has become second nature to most. If you create your alarm verbally, you should make sure that your alarm has truly been set. It only takes a few extra seconds to double check. And we don't have to remind you what could happen if you come to work late.
Make sure your alarm set before you fall asleep for the night
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
Recommended Stories
Loading Comments...
COMMENT
All comments need to comply with our
Community Guidelines
Phonearena comments rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: