Google Calendar

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Google Calendar is a time management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google. It became available in beta release on April 13, 2006, and in general release in July 2009. Google Calendar is available on the web and as mobile apps for the Android and iOS platforms.

Features

Google Calendar allows users to create and edit events. Reminders can be enabled for events, with options available for type and time. Users can invite other people to events, and events can be made public or private.

Event Creation

Users can create events with a title, location, start and end time, and description. Events can be set to repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or annually.

Integration

Google Calendar integrates with other Google services such as Gmail, where events mentioned in emails can be automatically added to the calendar. It also supports iCalendar and CalDAV formats, allowing for integration with other calendar services.

Sharing and Collaboration

Calendars can be shared with other users, allowing for collaborative scheduling. Permissions can be set to control the level of access others have to the calendar.

Notifications

Users can set up notifications for events via email or push notifications on mobile devices.

Time Zones

Google Calendar supports multiple time zones, making it easier to schedule events across different regions.

Mobile Apps

Google Calendar is available as a mobile app for both Android and iOS devices. The mobile apps offer similar functionality to the web version, including event creation, reminders, and calendar sharing.

History

Google Calendar was first announced on April 13, 2006, and was made available to the general public in July 2009. Since its release, Google Calendar has undergone several updates to improve functionality and user experience.

Related Pages

• Google
• Gmail
• Android
• iOS
• iCalendar
• CalDAV

See Also

• Time management
• Scheduling
• Calendar software

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