Reminder apps play a larger and larger role in our increasingly busy lives. They work diligently away in the background to make sure we don’t forget groceries, anniversaries, chores, and whatever else might otherwise slip our minds.
There are a whole host of apps in this category to pick from, and of course that includes options from Google and Apple. Google offers Google Keep, and Apple built its Reminders app directly into the software for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Macs, and the web.
While Reminders may look rather basic on the surface, it has plenty to offer, and it’s always close at hand on your Apple devices. Here we’ve collected a few of our favorite and tricks tips for getting the most out of the app.
For the sake of simplicity and brevity we’ve focused on the Reminders app on iOS, but the same features aren’t difficult to find on the same app in iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and through the online iCloud portal.
1. Sort your grocery lists
In iOS 17 (and the equivalent updates on other platforms), the Reminders app offers a Groceries list format. You can choose this from the List Type selection when you create a new list inside the app, and the main benefit is you get your shopping items categorized for you.
Try adding new items to your list, and you’ll see that the app automatically moves them into subheadings like Bakery and Dairy. It should mean you shop more efficiently—whether you’re wandering around an actual store or ordering online.
2. Get reminders when you’re messaging
You might often find that your reminders are associated with a particular person. Maybe you need to ask them something or follow up on a previous conversation. Apple’s app has you covered in those situations
When you create a reminder (or if you tap the small “i” info button next to it after it’s created), you can turn on the When Messaging toggle switch and pick a contact. You’ll then get a notification about…
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