Fantastical Calendar App Workshop
Ali conducted a workshop on the Fantastical calendar app, focusing on its iPhone version. He demonstrated how to navigate the app, including viewing and sorting events, jumping to specific dates, and declining calendar invites. Ali also highlighted differences between the iPhone and iPad versions of the app.
Event Creation with Language Parser
Ali demonstrated how to create events using a language parser feature available in the premium plan. He showed how to input event details like date, time, and calendar by typing natural language commands, which the parser automatically translates into the necessary fields. Ali also mentioned that some features might not work for users on the free plan.
Facebook Event Tutorial Demonstration
Ali demonstrated how to add a conferencing service to a pop-up menu and create a Facebook tutorial event. He showed how to set event details like location, time, and meeting options. Macara asked about selecting a calendar, and Ali clarified it’s done by typing a slash followed by the calendar name. Ali mentioned he would demonstrate how to invite specific attendees in the next part of the tutorial, but encountered a technical issue that he needed to resolve.
Calendar App Event Creation Demo
Ali demonstrated how to create and view events in a calendar app, focusing on Facebook and Google integration. He showed how to set up an event for September 12th at 2 PM, and explained features like selecting invitees and setting event locations. Ali also highlighted the weather feature available in the premium version of the app. During the demonstration, he encountered a sync error, but was able to resolve it by retrying.
Cambridge Weather and App Demo
Ali provided a detailed weather forecast for Cambridge, Ontario, predicting partly cloudy conditions with a high of 26 degrees and a low of 13 degrees on Wednesday, September 3rd. He also shared the forecast for Thursday and Friday, noting rain and cooler temperatures. Ali then demonstrated how to navigate and customize the Fantastical app on an iPad, highlighting differences between the iPad and iPhone versions, and explaining various settings and features.
Fantastical Calendar Setup and Customization
Ali demonstrated how to set up and manage accounts and notifications in Fantastical, highlighting the differences between the free and premium versions. He showed how to add various calendar accounts, including iCloud, Google, and other services, and explained the options for customizing notifications, including sounds and alert times. Macara requested a demonstration of the different calendar views, which Ali obligingly provided, showcasing the day, week, and month views with examples from future baseball games and other events.
Fantastical Calendar Features Overview
Ali demonstrated various calendar views and features in Fantastical, including DayView, MonthView, and QuarterView. He showed how to manage calendar sets, hide unwanted calendars, and unsubscribe from calendar subscriptions. Ali also explained the differences between using Fantastical for task notifications compared to the Reminders app. Macara found the tutorial helpful and engaging.
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