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Google's New Calendar App for iOS Shown in Leaked Images

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Google late last year launched its all-new Google Calendar app for Android with a smarter, more automated version of the platform, with a promise that the app would someday hit Apple's iOS-enabled devices.

Thanks to a few leaked screenshots sent in to The Next Web, it appears the revamped Google Calendar app is ready for an imminent launch on iPhone and iPad. The images show off an app that looks pretty similar to the Android version, with Calendar pulling photos and map information straight into the app.

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When the app debuts, it will be the first time a dedicated Google Calendar app launches on iOS. There's no confirmation yet as to whether the iOS version will encompass all of the features from its Android counterpart, like Schedule View or Assists, but, as The Next Web points out, with the images leaking it shouldn't be long until the app launches to find out.

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Google has a number of regularly updated apps on Apple's mobile platform, including fan favorite Google Maps and Google Translate, which was just updated with instant camera-based translation software Word Lens.

Article Link: Google's New Calendar App for iOS Shown in Leaked Images
 
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I suppose there is still great utility to iOS and iOS games, but it just seems like if you use all Google services and use all of Google's apps you would be more integrated to just get an android phone.

I suppose I'm wrong though.
 
Traverse said:
I suppose there is still great utility to iOS and iOS games, but it just seems like if you use all Google services and use all of Google's apps you would be more integrated to just get an android phone.

I suppose I'm wrong though.
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You're right and that's my thinking as well. If you're going to use and depend on Google apps, you might as well buy an Android phone.
 
Using it on Android since Lollipop update. It sucks. Avoid it on iOS if you can.
 
Rodster said:
You're right and that's my thinking as well. If you're going to use and depend on Google apps, you might as well buy an Android phone.
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or you could look at it like this:

i can use (almost?) all google services on iOS, but (almost?) non of the apple services on android.
 
Rodster said:
You're right and that's my thinking as well. If you're going to use and depend on Google apps, you might as well buy an Android phone.
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I like a few of Google services (Search, Gmail, Calendar, Translate) but the rest of Android experience sucks - so I’d rather use those services on iOS (if I can). Choice is a great thing.
 
Futurix said:
I like a few of Google services (Search, Gmail, Calendar, Translate) but the rest of Android experience sucks - so I’d rather use those services on iOS (if I can). Choice is a great thing.
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This...I love Google Now, Calendar, etc... But, the iPhone blows any Android device out of the water imho. I have tried many Android devices, and always come back to iPhone. :apple:
 
ck2875 said:
I'm really starting to like Google's new UI design.
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its really nice how specific dates have these images associated. like every start of a new month, specific dates (christmas, new year and so on) have a nice image in the schedule/agenda view. also several events have too, for example i have a "lunch" in my calender for every work day, and lunched get a lunch-image, which looks nice. its really cool.
 
Traverse said:
I suppose there is still great utility to iOS and iOS games, but it just seems like if you use all Google services and use all of Google's apps you would be more integrated to just get an android phone.

I suppose I'm wrong though.
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Rodster said:
You're right and that's my thinking as well. If you're going to use and depend on Google apps, you might as well buy an Android phone.
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There are some people out there who like Apple hardware but prefer apps from other vendors. Whether the app is from Google, MS, or whomever really doesn't matter. Choice is a great thing. Think about all those users who have that "Crapple" folder on their devices; filled with stock Apple apps. Imagine a world where the only apps usable on Apple devices came from Apple.

Apple makes great hardware. Developers, including Google, make the platform great with the apps.
 
Rodster said:
You're right and that's my thinking as well. If you're going to use and depend on Google apps, you might as well buy an Android phone.
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Ehh. But there are other things on iOS that are worth having. It's like telling someone to get a Windows Phone because they use Xbox Live, Music, Outlook, and whatever, and for Amazon On Demand, Prime, etc guys to get a Fire Phone.

Easy enough to put these things on your home screen and the Apple stuff in a folder. Plus, if you don't like the Google apps, it's very easy to find a third-party app that will write to their calendar. There's a few of those on Android too, but I would argue that iOS has better selections that don't just work like another calendar replacement.
 
I used to like the Google Calendar app back when I was on Android. Now I've been using Sunrise for a while now.
I'll try out this new app for iOS, that's for sure. Only time will tell if it'll be enough for me to switch over from Sunrise.
 
Love Apple hardware but the apps I use daily are mostly Google apps. Apple just seems to have a better game plan when it comes to looking out 3 to 5 years and focusing their energy. For example, using Apple TV as the hub for Home Kit. Genius. As much as I may lust over the Moto X, or feel that the GUI for Android is better suited for phablets than iOS, Apple's long game keeps me here.
 
ck2875 said:
I'm really starting to like Google's new UI design.
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I think Google's Material Design has surpassed Apple's current UI. It has made Google apps more enjoyable to use. If they allow Exchange in their updated Gmail app similar to what they did on Android, I'm dropping Apple Mail completely.
 
Traverse said:
I suppose there is still great utility to iOS and iOS games, but it just seems like if you use all Google services and use all of Google's apps you would be more integrated to just get an android phone.

I suppose I'm wrong though.
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I like my 5s.
1. It's small (lack of good small Android phones at the time)
2. Has a fingerprint sensor (I used to not even have security for my phone)
3. Most of the people I know have iMessage, so I get to get read receipts, full resolution photo sharing

Basically, I like the hardware, and there is some lockin from iMessage. I have no idea why anyone would ever sign up for an iCloud email or rely on iCloud drive though, considering Apple's general lack of expertise with the cloud.

They are so excited about "Continuity", which is something Gmail already basically has (write a draft, continue on gmail.com).

http://blog.appriver.com/2014/12/ios-8-calendar-events-display-dual-time-zones/

This has been bugging me about iOS calendar recently, hope I can use Google Calendar to save the day.
 
Major problem with all these "new" apps is they don't play nice. Programs need to import data from all the old types of apps and they _also_ need to export to a number of standard file formats. We want to keep moving forward with our data. Just because a new hammer or screwdriver is available I'm not interested in replacing all my furniture (data).
 
Traverse said:
I suppose there is still great utility to iOS and iOS games, but it just seems like if you use all Google services and use all of Google's apps you would be more integrated to just get an android phone.

I suppose I'm wrong though.
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Apple makes great hardware and great software, but their services, for the most part, suck.
 
I'm actually looking forward to this. Using the default iOS calendar with Gmail just doesn't work well. I've been really happy with Googles iOS app offerings so far.
 
OH PLEASE GOD DON'T SUCK!!!

I am very anti-iOS Calendar app these days, and my company uses Google for our email, calendaring and docs services.

A decent Google calendar app would be sooooo nice.
 
Nicky G said:
OH PLEASE GOD DON'T SUCK!!!

I am very anti-iOS Calendar app these days, and my company uses Google for our email, calendaring and docs services.

A decent Google calendar app would be sooooo nice.
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My company just switched over and I can't figure out how to sync my work calendar with iOS in the slightest. Gmail/hangout/Drive apps work though. Hopefully this app comes out soon!
 
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