While Google Calendar is relatively simple and straightforward, lacking some of the bells and whistles of other programs, not least color coded entries, that can be as much of a strength as anything. This means that it doesn't matter whether you're on a desktop or on the go with a smartphone, you can still have the same calendar available, and notifications, too. The big strength of Google Calendar is that it's a cloud-based app that can sync through all of your devices, if you sign into a Google account. It also allows reminders to be set according to birthdays, tasks, or general reminders. Better still, it works nicely with Gmail and other Google Workspace apps, with notifications sent by default to your Gmail account.Īdditionally, for those with larger screens, Google Calendar will run alongside the emails in your Gmail account, making it easier to see upcoming events and notifications, even before you've been sent them. Google Calendar may not seem like a first choice for Android users compared to some of the more feature-packed rivals, but it does the job it needs to do. +Free to use +GMail integration +Email reminders
