Google Cloud Platform becomes more enterprise friendly The biggest takeaway from the Google Cloud Next conference is that the company is packaging its services up in ways that'll be more appealing to enterprises. The big trick for Google though will be adding enough account managers to service big businesses. Read more: https://zd.net/2FXuRYU Google Cloud and G Suite are having a rough month for uptime as the company acknowledged that some users were hit with calendar outages on Tuesday. In an app status update, Google's G Suite noted:We're investigating reports of an issue with Google Calendar. We will provide more information shortly. The affected users are unable to access Google Calendar.Our team is continuing to investigate this issue. We will provide an update by 6/18/19, 12:40 PM with more information about this problem. Thank you for your patience. The affected users are unable to access Google Calendar.Needless to say, Twitter erupted with quips about the day being canceled … [Read more...] about Google Cloud’s bad month continues as Google Calendar sputters
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How to set up a third-party calendar app on iPhone and iPad
Apple provides you with the pretty basic Calendar app on your iPhone or iPad. It gets the job done, I mean you can enter new appointment details in, and it goes on your calendar, complete with alerts and reminders the day before. But sometimes it just isn't enough. Fortunately, the App Store has plenty of great options that have some cool and useful features that Apple didn't include, and here's how to get them set up! How to set up your calendar in Fantastical Fantastical is my preferred calendar app of choice on iOS and Mac. I love it because the interface is beautiful and easy-to-use, and the natural language input for adding events makes it super easy to quickly create new events, rather than filling out individual fields. Plus, you get Reminder integration too, alerts, multiple calendar syncing, and much more. It's easily one of the best calendar apps around and well worth the cost. Fantastical 2 will work with your existing account calendar that you added in iOS Settings. Here's … [Read more...] about How to set up a third-party calendar app on iPhone and iPad
8 handy hidden features for Google Calendar on Android
Google Calendar is a core part of the Android productivity package — but if all you're using is what you see on the app's surface, you're missing out on some pretty powerful possibilities.Yes, oh yes: Just like so many of our modern digital tools, there's more to Google Calendar than meets the eye. And while the majority of the service's advanced options revolve around the Calendar website, the Calendar Android app has its share of handy out-of-sight options that are specific to the mobile experience. From time-saving shortcuts to efficiency-boosting options, they're all things that have the potential to make your life easier in small but significant ways.Find time in your agenda to check out these eight hidden Google Calendar features on Android. Trust me: You'll be glad you did.1. Event-sensitive silencing of your phoneThis one is technically an Android feature, but it works hand in hand with Calendar and is one of the most practical options out there: the ability for your … [Read more...] about 8 handy hidden features for Google Calendar on Android
Best iPhone calendar apps for 2019
While Apple gives you a perfectly good built-in Calendar app on the iPhone, there are other apps that offer more features to keep you on track. These calendar apps can keep you organized by reminding you of all of your upcoming tasks, meetings and events. Apple's iOS App Store has a multitude of options such as shared calendars, calendars with to-do lists, calendars that allow you to store photos and memos, and more.Most of the apps are free, so you can try out several and find the one that best organizes your busy schedule. Download.com: Best to-do list apps of 2019 for managing tasks on any platformVantageWith a Star Wars-like style, the free Vantage app (download for iOS) offers a stacked view, rather than your standard calendar view. By reducing clutter and showing you how many tasks you have, the stacks are more pleasing to the eye. You can view your tasks by tapping on the stacks. Vantage offers to-dos that look like small notebooks, which are also customizable with photos. To … [Read more...] about Best iPhone calendar apps for 2019
Newton brings a beautiful new calendar app to iOS
Newton, creator of what is arguably the best mail app on iOS, now has a beautiful new calendar app. Newton Calendar was designed to be lightweight and gorgeous. It re-imagines what a mobile calendar should look like, and it makes managing your day a piece of cake.I’ve been using Newton Mail for years — since it was known as CloudMagic. I love its simplicity, and its ability to make managing all my mail accounts incredibly simple. Newton Calendar comes with the same approach to managing your calendars, and it looks even better. Newton Calendar arrives on iOS Newton Calendar re-imagines what your calendar app should look like. It presents you with a wonderful Schedule View that lets you see all your appointments for the day — and any free slots — with a quick glance. Adding new events is easy thanks to its clean and simple entry form. And when you’re on the move, you can notify other attendees that you’re running late or can’t make it with just … [Read more...] about Newton brings a beautiful new calendar app to iOS