Sunrise Calendar has proven to be one of the best calendar apps in the iTunes App Store, as it continues to make improvements. The orange themed application rolled out a new update (version 1.2) that brings a slew of much-needed features, including a phone call option with a single swipe, ability to ignore pesky invites, and the convenience to create events offline — perfect for when you lose reception traveling on the subway or train.
Here’s the full list of improvements added in Version 1.2:
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Create events offline without a network connection (no more trouble in the subway!)
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Dots in the calendar view when expanded to see what days have events
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Quickly add event attendees via the event title field
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Loads pictures from the local address book
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Ignore invites by swiping on the cell and tapping Ignore
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New loading animation with the sun
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Refresh button is now available
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Don’t miss any birthdays (new notification!)
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Quick phone call option by swiping if phone number available
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Bug fixes and performance improvements
The new update has made the app a more enjoyable experience overall, and it gives it a better chance up against the likes of Tempo and Fantastical.
What’s your calendar app of choice on iOS?