iOS 16 introduced Dynamic Island, and iOS 17 added interactive buttons. As I often contemplate the significance of this prominent position on the iPhone, I couldn't help but wonder: “What could be more important than having something substantial there? ” That's when the idea for this small app came up—leveraging the essentiality of Calendar and Reminders. So, I created this small app. Since it doesn't rely on servers, content updates presented a challenge. To save battery, I incorporated shortcuts, letting users decide when to refresh. Users can set up their own automations within the Shortcuts app. One suggestion would be to trigger the 'Reload Content' shortcut when opening/closing specific apps (like your most frequently used ones) or at certain times of the day, ensuring a regular refresh rate while saving power. Of course, due to system limitations, some functionalities don't work as smoothly. For instance, I'm unable to determine if a reminder has sub-items, so that feature couldn't be implemented.

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Explore Calendar and Reminders in Dynamic Island

Explore Calendar and Reminders in Dynamic Island