Marques Tries ANOTHER Calendar App

Summary

In this engaging podcast, the host delves into the world of productivity apps, focusing on the newly discovered 'Amy' app, which combines calendar, to-do list, and email functionalities. Despite skepticism about abandoning his current tools, the host is intrigued by Amy's beautiful interface and seamless integration. He discusses the challenges of adopting all-in-one apps and the importance of robust features. The conversation also touches on the limitations of Google Calendar and the potential of new calendar apps like Notion Calendar, reflecting on the evolving landscape of digital organization.

Takeaways

• 📅 The speaker has a fascination with calendar apps and is intrigued by the aesthetics and functionality of a new app called 'Amy'.
• 🔍 The Verge article about Amy caught the speaker's attention, leading them to explore the app's website and its features.
• 🎨 The website for Amy was described as 'incredibly beautiful' with a visually appealing design that immediately drew the speaker in.
• 📝 Amy is an all-in-one app combining to-dos, email, and a calendar, which the speaker is considering trying out.
• 🤔 The speaker expresses concern about whether Amy's features will be as robust as their current apps for to-dos (TickTick), calendar (Notion), and email (Superhuman).
• 📲 There is no Android version of Amy, which is a limitation for some users.
• 💸 Amy operates on a subscription model, which means the speaker will need to be highly satisfied with the app to justify the cost.
• 🔄 The speaker often tries out new apps every six months, indicating a willingness to switch if a new app offers significant advantages.
• 📝 The speaker uses Google Keep for note-taking during reviews and appreciates its organizational features.
• 📱 There is a discussion about the features of Samsung Notes and whether it could replace Google Keep, but the speaker is hesitant to switch due to compatibility concerns.
• 🗓 The speaker questions why people don't just use Google Calendar, highlighting the importance of user interface and experience in calendar apps.
• 🔗 There's an emerging trend of hybrid apps that combine multiple functionalities, which the speaker is curious about but also skeptical of their effectiveness.

Q & A

What is the main topic of discussion in the video script?

The main topic of discussion is the exploration of a new calendar app called Amy, which is described as a beautiful and simple all-in-one calendar, to-do, and email application.

What is the speaker's initial reaction to the Amy app?

The speaker is immediately drawn to the Amy app due to its beautiful website and is excited to try it out, despite having a weakness for such apps.

What concerns does the speaker express about using an all-in-one app like Amy?

The speaker is concerned about whether the to-do list and calendar features of Amy will be as robust as their current apps, TickTick and Notion, respectively, and whether the email client will be as good as Superhuman.

What is the speaker's usual practice with calendar apps?

The speaker prefers to use separate apps for to-do lists, calendars, and emails, and is hesitant to switch to an all-in-one app unless it offers significant advantages.

Why does the speaker mention the lack of an Android app for Amy?

The lack of an Android app is mentioned as a limitation because it restricts the app's accessibility to only iOS users, which may be a drawback for those who use Android devices.

What is the speaker's opinion on the subscription model for Amy?

The speaker seems skeptical about the subscription model, implying that they would need to really like the app to justify the ongoing cost.

What is the speaker's view on the integration of apps with health data or music streaming services?

The speaker finds the idea of integrating apps with health data or music streaming services, like Spotify, to be fun and cool, even if it's not strictly necessary.

What is the speaker's stance on using Google Calendar?

The speaker questions why people would choose other calendar apps over Google Calendar, suggesting that they see it as a sufficient and widely used option.

What is the speaker's comment on the visual organization of calendar apps?

The speaker acknowledges that while the visual organization of calendars is somewhat standardized, the user interface for managing and interacting with the calendar can vary significantly between apps.

What is the speaker's reaction to the idea of dragging to-do list items onto the calendar in Amy?

The speaker seems intrigued by the feature that allows dragging to-do list items onto the calendar to schedule tasks, indicating that this could be a potential advantage of the Amy app.

What recent development in calendar apps is mentioned in the script?

The recent development mentioned is the rebranding of the Cron calendar app to Notion Calendar, which the speaker and their team have been using.