'Fantastical' Adds iCal and iOS Reminders to Version 1.3

[foodog]

If you can wait, you can hope that it comes as an app bundle. That's how I got it, along with VMWare Fusion -- they were in the same bundle.

same here but I've never spent any time to try it out. Guess I need to take a look at it now

 

[jackc]

Actually I'm starting to HATE this. Not because it's MacRumors, but a lot of sites are doing this, and why should I want 30-40 site-specific apps on my iPad to view information which is perfectly readable via the web? Some sites even have a banner advertising their app with either a fixed timeout (which means staring at it for 30 seconds) or with a tiny close-button in the top-right corner. Try it, in a moving train.. It's an annoying trend.

I'd rather have a css for the device I'm using.

Agreed. Hate.

 

[BvizioN]

I'd love a MacRumors App, but is Apple going to approve an App that will consistently blow their trade secrets?

They can rename it to "MacTalk"

 

[Tilpots]

Actually I'm starting to HATE this. Not because it's MacRumors, but a lot of sites are doing this, and why should I want 30-40 site-specific apps on my iPad to view information which is perfectly readable via the web? Some sites even have a banner advertising their app with either a fixed timeout (which means staring at it for 30 seconds) or with a tiny close-button in the top-right corner. Try it, in a moving train.. It's an annoying trend.

I'd rather have a css for the device I'm using.

Agreed. Hate.

Hate? Jeez. If you don't want the app, don't get the app.

 

[jackc]

Hate? Jeez. If you don't want the app, don't get the app.

Good tip. But I will still hate it. I will probably put a picture of the icon on my wall, then smash it with a sledgehammer. Then log in to the web site.

 

[nutmac]

For $20 you'll probably never open iCal again. You'll also use it every day. So $20 divided by everyday equals a pretty good deal. I love it and don't regret purchasing it.

I think $20 is still a lot of money for what amounts to essentially a menu bar applet. But the app is very useful and very well designed. I use it every day.

It is also worth noting that the developer is working on iOS version of Fantastical.

 

[Tilpots]

Good tip. But I will still hate it. I will probably put a picture of the icon on my wall, then smash it with a sledgehammer. Then log in to the web site.

Just put the app in your phone then smash it. No need for a picture.

 

[kylera]

That sounds like a deal too sweet to happen again. Who was offering it?

I got mine from MacUpdate...I think.

EDIT: No, wait, it was a different bundle from somewhere else.

same here but I've never spent any time to try it out. Guess I need to take a look at it now

The key you got will most likely work with 1.3

 

[jonnysods]

It doesn't look like it jives well with Exchange, dang. This would be pretty handy.

 

[macbook pro i5]

.....Flexibits is also the company that we've hired to develop a MacRumors iOS app which is currently in the works.....

**** yeah This is far more interesting then the actual news.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

At 1.3.1 now.

 

[MrSmith]

I use GeekTool and have all iCal stuff on my desktop. True, doesn't help me add items to iCal, but then I don't have to remember to click anything to see my day's schedule.

 

[Weaselboy]

I use GeekTool and have all iCal stuff on my desktop. True, doesn't help me add items to iCal, but then I don't have to remember to click anything to see my day's schedule.

I have Fantastical bound to the F6 key and have gotten used to it. Quick tap of F6 and tasks and events are all there. The natural text event/task creation is pretty slick also.

They have a free trial if you want to try it out.

 

[reubs]

I've been using Today, which is almost completely abandon-ware at this point. You can't edit events from app, and that's a real pain. I've passed on Fantastical in the past when it's been in a bundle, but I'll be on the lookout for it soon.

The one thing I wish it did (and I'm not sure it does it yet) is stay pinned to the desktop instead of the menubar so that I can see my events for the day.

 

[Weaselboy]

The one thing I wish it did (and I'm not sure it does it yet) is stay pinned to the desktop instead of the menubar so that I can see my events for the day.

It can be pinned open. Click the little anchor at the lower left in my screen cap and the window will stay open as shown.