Clock timer no longer shows end time?

On iOS 17, the timer feature on Clock has changed. When you set a timer it no longer shows what time the timer will end only the countdown. Can we get it to display the end time like before?

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 8:16 PM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2023 4:50 PM

Do it turns out the end time function is still there but less obvious. Once you start a new timer and it shows time renaining, tap on that time remaining and it will show a circle countdown with the end time as before. Wish it wasn’t hard to find but at least it’s still there.

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Dec 4, 2023 4:50 PM in response to jspos

Do it turns out the end time function is still there but less obvious. Once you start a new timer and it shows time renaining, tap on that time remaining and it will show a circle countdown with the end time as before. Wish it wasn’t hard to find but at least it’s still there.

Dec 4, 2023 3:58 PM in response to DC Hero Fan

Totally correct. They removed this very basic and valuable useful functionality.


Their Product Owner should be held accountable. Good software enhancement and maintenance adds usability and enhances the user experience.


The removal of this feature failed the basic rules of good product development.


Maybe the person who removed the end time and is the same person who decided to use a font small you need an electron microscope to read the model and serial numbers on the back of the phone 🤷🏻‍♂️

Dec 5, 2023 5:46 AM in response to Red_Five

Thanks Red_Five. That helps a little but unfortunately it's not on the iphone Lock-screen.

Still don't see any valid use case for ruining excellent usability.


If you figure out how to make the microscopic font larger for the model information please let me know :rofl

Clearly someone under the age of 40 designed that landmark layout.


Clock timer no longer shows end time?

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