Stay organized: new iOS 18 Calendar features

The latest iOS update brings a host of new features to the Calendar app, transforming it into a powerful organizational tool.

Here’s how you can use these changes to streamline your schedule and increase productivity.

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Calendar app. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Reminders integration: your tasks and events in one place

The Calendar app now includes reminders and provides a comprehensive overview of your obligations:

• Open the Calendar app.
• Browse your coming days to see tasks next to events.
• Tap to declutter “Calendars” bottom.
• Switch off “Show completed memories.”

Steps to clear your schedule. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Create and edit reminders in the Calendar app

Manage your tasks seamlessly without switching apps:

• Open the Calendar app.
• Tap the plus icon in the top right corner.
• Select “Memory” from the menu.
• Fill in task detailsset one date and hit “Add.”

Steps to create reminders in the Calendar app. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

To edit an existing reminder:

• Tap the memory.
• Click “Edit” in the right corner.
• Create your changes.
• Crane “Finished” to automatically sync with the Reminders app.

Steps to edit reminders in the Calendar app. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Discover new calendar views

Customize your calendar view for optimal visibility:

• Open the Calendar app.
• Tap the view button at the top (grid icon).
• Choose from Compact, Stacked, Details or List viewed.

Steps to customize your calendar view (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Multi-day view: See more at a glance

Get a broader perspective on your planning:

• Click “Today” in the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Tap the “Display” button in the top row (grid icon).
• Select “Multi-day” from the menu.
• Display two consecutive days next to each other.

Steps to view the multi-day view. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Kurt’s most important insights

The Calendar app in iOS 18 takes personal organization to a whole new level. By integrating reminders and offering versatile viewing options, it provides a centralized hub for managing your time and tasks. These new features eliminate the need to switch between apps, streamline your workflow, and help you meet your commitments more efficiently than ever before. Whether you’re a busy professional or just want to better organize your personal life, the redesigned Calendar app is a powerful tool worth exploring.

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