Google is rolling out a new account switcher across apps: Know how it works

Google brings a new collapsible "Switch account" menu for seamless switching between different Google accounts.

Are you someone who uses multiple Google accounts for different tasks? Then, you might be aware of Google’s account switcher interface, which is time-consuming and annoying at times. Therefore, Google has rolled out a simplified account switcher across its apps, which makes the process quick and seamless. Well, Google has been testing the redesigned account switcher since last year. Now, some of the Google apps, such as Google Wallet, Tasks, and Translate, have started to receive the new update. We also expect the new redesign to roll out to other Google apps and services, making it easier for users to switch between Google accounts. Know more about how Google has simplified the account switcher.

Google makes switching between multiple Google accounts easier. Know about the new update. (Pexels)

By Aishwarya Panda

Aishwarya Panda is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital Stream with nearly 4 years of experience in tech content writing. She is passionate about writing and exploring her interests in the ever-evolving world of technology. She loves to get her hands on new tech products and gadgets, especially in the space of smartphones.

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Google’s redesigned account switcher

Google has started rolling out the new account switcher to three Google apps: Translate, Wallet, and Tasks, as mentioned above. Previously, switching accounts within the apps included several steps; first, users were required to click on the profile, locate Manage your Google account, click on the desired mail, and then switch accounts. Now, instead of going to manage accounts, users with get a collapsible "Switch account" menu through which users can add “Add another account” and switch seamlessly.

As of now, we can access the new account switcher on Google Docs, Google Maps and Drive on iPhone. Therefore, we can say that the feature is rolling out to the company’s several apps and services. The feature was previously spotted on an APK teardown for Google Maps and Keep, hinting towards the rollout. While it's not an incremental feature or change, but it does make the process quick and hassle-free with a collapsible menu. If you don’t see the update on your Google apps yet, then you can try updating the app to the latest version to get the redesigned account switcher menu.

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