What apps are you using?

I forgot this existed. Still can’t seem to connect apple calendar in so its a no from me.

True, but in honestly the Apple Calendar is the closest yet. It might not be the nicest looking in parts but it really ticks all the boxes for me, and has done for a while.

Journey I found was an absolute bag of garbage, Timepage has significantly improved. It nearly became my apple calender replacement but it was super buggy at times.

Apple Calendar it is, until something nicer comes along.

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Journey was a bit too much for me. I quite liked timepage though, and for a while that’s what I used. Eventually just went back to the default calendar app though.

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I can’t get excited about a calendar app. Jesus himself could release one and I wouldn’t care.

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Fantastical is infinitely superior to Apple Calendar. The full version is quite pricey, but even the free version knocks the socks off the stock app.

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I used to think this. It’s a lovely app and I don’t disagree in some ways superior.

But then I found that anything I would want from a calendar app, Apple does just fine. And it’s free.

The “extra” features I just couldn’t see the point in paying for.

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For me, it’s

  • the ability to have a Split View of calendar and list, and to be able to scroll the list from month to month, which Calendar doesn’t do.
  • timed reminders in my list
  • different calendar sets so I can switch focus depending on if it’s a workday or not
  • templates to quickly add recurring appointment
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I guess it has those additional features, it’s a nice app for sure

Yeah im loving that also

Gentler Streak got a big update to coincide with the iOS 17 update today for anyone interested in things like iPad support and Bluetooth sensor compatibility…

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Thanks! Been looking forward to the iPad app!

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Does anyone use a read-it-later app? Many years ago I enjoyed Pocket but then I stopped for a reason I can’t remember. I’m trying to read some more stuff that I don’t always have time for so want to get back into saving interesting looking things, but see that Pocket got awfully corporate, and I don’t understand how this Mozilla account business works. Instapaper has fairly weak reviews, so not sure what’s out there.

I have two recommendations.

Good Links is great for a pay once app with a beautiful UX. I really love using it for reading but it does lack bells and whistles.

Omnivore is not as slick but has pretty much every feature you could want (notes, highlights, newsletters etc) with the bonus of being free.

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I just use the reading list built into safari. Never had a need for anything more.

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I’ve never used reading list, but just gave it a try.

I could be wrong, but it seems more like a bookmark, rather than a proper read it later app. I had some articles I must have saved accidentally and they all had to reload and defaulted to the web view.

I also use Reader view quite a lot and while it’s great when it works, I often find that find it’s not always available.

I still use Pocket. Can’t remember having any issues with transition from Pocket account to Mozilla account. Although when I say use it, what I mean is I mark interesting articles to read later, but never actually read them.

Gentler Stream got another pretty sizeable update today, which might fix your biggest qualm with the app!

Daily Fitness Status Refined:
A significant update we’ve had in mind since launch. We’ve dedicated extra attention to overreaching situations, making them more fitting for your state. We’ve also delved into niche scenarios, providing more accurate and meaningful guidance.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GentlerStreakApp/comments/1amu4n4/a_sneak_peek_of_what_the_new_overreaching/

Looking at the patterns it uses to pick the messages, I’m pretty sure I’ll still find myself ignoring them completely unfortunately!

In the end I decided to keep using it just for the Wellbeing tab either way! I’m still finding the quick glance of Health metrics (and whether that’s high/low from my norm) to be super handy for a quick check of “Do I feel rough because I trained hard last night? Maybe just lack of sleep? Or am I coming down with something?” (right now, it’s the latter) :face_with_thermometer:

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Get well soon!

I have to concur with the wellbeing stuff though. It’s become my favourite part of the app.

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Halide just got an update specifically for you today @ndrw.

Perhaps this might rekindle the spark I once had for this app. Subscription model. Unfortunately (with a very steep buy once option, that gets more expensive the more they add stuff to it).

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I used to love that app…when it was a one time purchase.

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