iOS 14.3/iphone se (2020) question about Reminders

[cobra521]

I have a 2020 iphone SE with iOS 14.3.

Today I got a message on the opening screen asking if I wanted to upgrade "REMINDERS".

I've never heard of this app or used it so I deleted it.

Where did this app come from - unbidden - and is it useful at all?

Thanks,

Tom

 

[webkit]

Are you referring to the typically pre-loaded "Reminders" (with an "s") app or something else?

 

[cobra521]

Yes, "reminders" - fixed it - thank you. It was obtrusive about wanting to be upgraded; I took it as a paid app that I hadn't installed, and deleted it because of that reminder. I detest unbidden ads.

 

[C DM]

I have a 2020 iphone SE with iOS 14.3.

Today I got a message on the opening screen asking if I wanted to upgrade "REMINDERS".

I've never heard of this app or used it so I deleted it.

Where did this app come from - unbidden - and is it useful at all?

Thanks,

Tom

It sounds like it's related to the built-in Apple Reminders app, similar to Calendar (or Clock, or various other built-in apps). You can find out more about it here:

Use Reminders on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

With the Reminders app on iOS 13 or later and iPadOS, you can create reminders with subtasks and attachments, and set alerts based on time and location.

support.apple.com