Google Calendar is widely regarded as one of the best calendar apps available, with millions of users relying on it to manage events, meetings, dates, and more. An APK teardown by Android Authority has revealed that Google Calendar is receiving an update that will give users more control over the holidays displayed in the app.
Allowing users to hide holidays may help users reduce visual clutter
Previously, Google Calendar did not allow users to hide individual holidays, offering only the option to display public holidays only. However, the new 2024.23.0-641736842-release for Android introduces a feature called “Hide this Holiday.” This feature will enable users to remove specific holidays from their calendars, significantly reducing visual clutter.
For users seeking to streamline their calendar view, the ability to hide specific holidays is a valuable addition. It allows users to focus only on the events that matter to them.
According to Android Police, the update also includes another feature under Holidays called “Selected Holidays.” While its exact function is not yet clear, it is speculated that this feature will enable users to choose a range of holidays to display. The update is not yet ready for public release. It is expected to launch for both the web and Android versions of Google Calendar.
Google is bringing helpful updates to Calender and other apps in their Workspace
Google consistently updates its stellar calendar app to enhance user experience. These updates aim to improve usability and functionality. Recently, it was discovered that Google Calendar will introduce a “Birthday” chip in the app. This chip is supposed to make it easier to keep track of recurring birthday reminders.
At Google I/O this year, the company also announced the integration of its Gemini chatbot into Google Calendar. The Verge reports that Google demonstrated a new feature where users can take a picture of a list of school events, and Gemini will automatically add them to their personal Google Calendar.