The Codewords That Make Google Calendar Events Pop

The Codewords That Make Google Calendar Events Pop

How a few simple, built-in “codewords” let you change how your Google Calendar events look; helping you spot meetings, set the mood, or just have less visual noise. This tip gives you the lowdown and shows how to use them in practice.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor 

September 20, 2025

Ever feel like your digital life is just a cascade of gray text and sterile lines? 

In a world of uniform interfaces, finding little moments of flair can feel like a genuine win. Google, in its characteristic quest for both utility and a touch of whimsy, introduced a small but delightful feature to Google Calendar: event illustrations. 

They’re those subtle, context-aware images that appear at the top of your calendar events.

It's a tiny birthday cake for a party, a dumbbell for a workout, or a plane for a flight. 

Google Calendar Arrives on Your Apple Watch

Google Calendar Arrives on Your Apple Watch

The long-awaited Google Calendar app for Apple Watch is here, delivering effortless, on-the-go schedule management for busy professionals, educators, and productivity seekers.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

July 1, 2025

Ever wished you could check your day at a glance without pulling out your phone and still stay loyal to Google Calendar? 

For years, Apple Watch users were forced to rely on notifications alone, with no proper Google Calendar app on their wrist. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Try the New Google Calendar App on the Apple Watch.

Google has officially released a dedicated Calendar app for Apple Watch, closing one of the most frustrating gaps in the productivity ecosystem.

Gemini in Gmail Now Integrates with Google Calendar

Gemini in Gmail Now Integrates with Google Calendar

Google's Gemini AI in Gmail now connects with Google Calendar, allowing users to manage schedules, ask questions about their calendars, and perform calendar-related tasks without leaving their inbox. 

This integration streamlines workflow and boosts productivity for Google Workspace users.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

November 14, 2024

Have you ever been composing an email and needed to quickly check your calendar for a meeting time or availability? 

Or wished you could schedule an event without switching between tabs or apps?  

Here's a Cool Tip: Use Gemini to Schedule Your Calendar!

Google recently announced an exciting new feature.

Google Calendar Embraces the Dark Side (and Your Eyes Will Thank You)

Google Calendar Embraces the Dark Side (and Your Eyes Will Thank You)

Tired of Google Calendar's glaring white interface?  Embrace the soothing comfort of dark mode and boost your productivity.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

October 29, 2024

Have you ever opened Google Calendar in a dimly lit room and been momentarily blinded by its bright white interface? 

Or perhaps you simply prefer the sleek aesthetic of dark mode in your apps?  

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the NEW Google Calendar Dark Mode.

Google Calendar now offers a dark mode option that's easy on the eyes and may even help you focus better. 

Let Google Help You Meet Your Goals

Do you have a goal but can't find time to get it done?

Do you want to read more books, get to the gym more often or learn a new language?

Google Calendar now can help you find and schedule time to get it done.

Setting up goals is easy to do.  Just set up a goal -- Go to the gym 3 times a week -- and Google Calendar will find an open time and schedule it for you.

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To learn more, check out this helpful Google blog post.

Enjoy!


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How to Use the New Google Calendar Reminders to Help Remember to Get Things Done

The Google Calendar is a great tool to keep yourself organized with scheduled events.

But sometimes you need to have a list for longer term objectives.

A new feature, Reminders, will help solve this issue.

Available now for Android and iPhone mobile apps and soon for the web, Reminders can be set using the app or via voice with Google Now.

You can download the iPhone mobile app HERE and the Google Android mobile app HERE.

To use the Reminders, open the Google Calendar app, click the large red circle with the +, and then set your new reminder.

You can also set a reminder using Google Now, "Ok, Google, set reminder to write awesome Cool Tips".

That's it!  Enjoy.

Check out the Google video for more information.

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or click this link:  https://youtu.be/cPuvf2lzZMY 


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Google Ending Calendar SMS Notifications

Starting June 27, 2015, Google Calendar will no longer send SMS text notifications.  

This service, started before the advent of smartphones, provides text messages for calendar alerts.  

It's the beginning of an end of an era where web-based applications communicate with mobile users thru SMS text messages. 

On smartphones like iPhone and Android, the built-in alert function serves the same purpose.

You can download the free Google Calendar app for iOS HERE.  And the free Goggle Android app HERE.

So, if you are on a "dumb" phone, now's the time to take the plunge and join the smartphone revolution.

Source: Google

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Amazon Echo Now Knows Your Google Schedule

Amazon announced today that their Echo home device now will access your Google Calendar.

You can ask it simple commands regarding your Google calendar.

Just update your Google account in the Amazon Echo app on your smart phone.

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Sync with Google Calendar

You can now sync your Microsoft Outlook calendar the Google calendar.

This new service lets you keep in sync with your desktop calendar and online calendar. You can control the flow the information and set the sync schedule as well:

To begin using Google Calendar Sync, do the following:

1. Download the application from Google: http://dl.google.com/googlecalendarsync/GoogleCalendarSync_Installer.exe
2. Once a dialog box appears, click "Save File." The download should open automatically. If it doesn't, manually open the download from your browser's download window.
3. Click "OK" to confirm that you're aware this is an executable file.
4. Read through the Google Calendar Sync Terms of Service, and click "I Agree."
5. Continue to follow through the Installation Options and click "Install" to finish the set-up process.

Google now has more information posted online at HERE.

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