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No more guessing the time when in bed.
No more startling alarms.
Android has plenty of features to improve your bedtime mode.
Because my vision isn't what it once was, I can't count on my Pixel watch to keep me informed of the time while I'm supposed to be sleeping. Although I don't wake up to an alarm (I still wake up around 6am every day), I still like to know the time. After all, I don't want to constantly guess how much sleep I have left to enjoy.
Also: Is that text message spam or legit? This Android tool can tell you real quick
I haven't owned an alarm clock in decades. Like so many people, in place of that clock, I use my phone. Recent updates to Android make that proposition even more appealing. Not only does it offer a digital or analog clock, but it also allows you to customize it to perfectly meet your needs.
I want to share with you how I've configured my Pixel 9 Pro phone to serve as the perfect bedside clock. So hit that snooze button, and let's make some changes.
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