If there’s one app on my HTC Sensation I’m not a huge fan of, it’s the stock Calendar app. While it does mark days with scheduled events so you can easily see it in month view, it’s not color-coded. As such, you still need to tap on the day to get an idea what that event is.
Thankfully though, I no longer have to content myself with the shortcomings of HTC’s stock Calendar app as Google has released the Google Calendar Android app for everyone to enjoy. Well, maybe not literally for everyone. Only those with a handset running Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean can enjoy Google Calendar.
But hey, that’s still better than just those with a Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus, the two handsets that used to have exclusive access to this app.
Here’s a quick rundown of what Google Calendar has to offer ‘droid users as posted at the Google Play store:
Since Jellybean (4.1):
– Improved compatibility with non-Nexus devices.
- Time range for synced events extends from one year in the past to one year in the future.
- Send feedback to Google from within the app.Since Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0):
– Display event-specific colors.
- Quickly email all event guests from a notification with a customizable message.
- Snooze reminders right from the notification.
Just note, there are known issues with HTC ‘droids. Depending on your handset, here are some of theproblems you might experience with Google Calendar:
- Day and week views may not work on some HTC devices.
- Notes and pictures may be removed from all calendar events, but will still be available in HTC’s Notes app.
- Local unsynced events may be lost after installing Google Calendar.
- Notifications won’t make sounds unless HTC’s Calendar app is disabled.
- Touching an email invitation in a mail app opens Calendar in the browser rather than the app.
So, still eager to give this a try?
If it’s a yes, then go, go, GO! Hop on over here to get your copy of Google Calendar today.
Read more about it at the Official Android Blog.
