Google acquires Bitspin, developer behind Timely alarm clock

Google has reportedly acquired Bitspin, the Swiss company best known for its beautifully designed Android alarm clock app Timely. Timely quickly became one of our favorite alarm clocks on Android as much for its beautiful design as its functionality and simplicity . And the hard work appears to have paid off, as developer Bitspin has announced on its website that it is "joining Google.

Bitspin announced the move this week in a blog post, seeking to assure users that the acquisition won't mean Timely is winding down anytime soon. "For new and existing users," Bitispin writes, "Timely will continue to work as it always has. Thanks to everyone who has downloaded our app and provided feedback along the way; we truly appreciate all your support."

And given Google's precedent for acquiring and killing off or neglecting beloved services, the assurance of continued operations is certainly a welcome one. Timely is available for free on Google Play, and all previously paid in-app purchases for new themes have been made free.