Patcay.com – Google announced that they will be removing the Calendar app from Android devices. This removal will be done gradually starting from 2024.
The Calendar app will be replaced by the Google Calendar app available on the Play Store. The Google Calendar app has more complete and modern features, such as support for Google Assistant, Google Home, and Google Workspace.
Users who have the Calendar app on Android devices need not worry. The Calendar app will continue to function as usual until the deletion date. After the removal date, users can download the Google Calendar app from the Play Store.
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Here is the schedule for the removal of the Calendar app on Android devices:
- Q1 2024: Removal of the Calendar app on Android devices version 11 and 12.
- Q2 2024: Removal of the Calendar app on Android devices version 10 and 9.
- Q3 2024: Removal of the Calendar app on Android device versions 8 and 7.
- Q4 2024: Removal of the Calendar app on Android devices versions 6 and 5.
Google says that the removal of the Calendar app is done to simplify the Android user experience. By integrating the Calendar app into the Google Calendar app, Google can provide a more consistent and modern experience.
The removal of the Calendar app will certainly cause reactions from Android users. Some users may not like this change because they are used to the Calendar app. However, Google hopes that users will love the new Google Calendar app.