The UX of Google Calendar (2016)

I reviewed Google calendar previously (2007). It was quite good. I had very nice things to say.

Fast forward 9 years.

It’s the same damn thing. No noteworthy enhancements. What the hell is going on over there? The styling is old and crusty. Do I really need to see 12am-6am? Can’t it zoom? Free busy scheduling is clunky. When I make an all day event, it doesn’t even change the view.

Microsoft Outlook/Calendar is much better. Office 365 is outpacing Google on innovation. The UI is fresher and the functions are more useful.

Come on Google, pull it together! I want a beta of something STAT.

Some people love Google, no matter what they do. Some people love Apple, no matter what. I don’t prejudge anyone, even Microsoft. Each product gets its own objective assessment.

Google Calendar 2007: A+
Google Calendar 2016: D

Sorry, I calls it likes I sees it.


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6 responses to “The UX of Google Calendar (2016)”

  1. You can turn off the non-business hours, its a new option in settings.

    1. Glen Lipka Avatar
      Glen Lipka

      I just looked, I don’t see it. There is a lab item, but it’s implementation is stupid. It just hides the hours, but doesn’t stretch out the rest of the day.

    1. Glen Lipka Avatar
      Glen Lipka

      Just tried it. It’s really no better.

      1. UXaspirer Avatar

        Glen , I really admire that you’re straight to the point, direct… I hope I get a chance to earn from you… 🙂

        1. UXaspirer Avatar

          I meant, learn*

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