Mac Power Users

677: Software Club: Fantastical

Jan 29, 2023

Michael Simmons, Director and CEO of Flexibits and a creative mind in app development, shares insights on Fantastical's impressive evolution from a simple tool to a sophisticated calendar app. He discusses how user feedback shaped its features, emphasizing its natural language processing and unique functionalities. The conversation also touches on the transition to subscription services and the challenges of enhancing user experience. Simmons reflects on his journey from filmmaker to app innovator, enriching the discussion with his creative philosophy.

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The Best Part of using a Calendar App

00:41

The Best Part of My Job: Making Productivity Apps that Matter

01:09

Intro

2min

The Evolution of Fantastical: Features and Functionality

23min

Maximizing Productivity Through Strategic Scheduling

5min

Enhancing Productivity with Calendar Management

12min

From Film to App Development: The Journey to Fantastical

3min

Navigating the Evolution of Fantastical

27min

The Transition to Subscription Services: Enhancing User Experience and Managing Expectations

5min

Navigating App Experiences

9min

User Feedback and the Evolution of Productivity Apps

5min

In this episode of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Fantastical and how it compares to Apple's default Calendar application. Michael Simmons then joins them to discuss Fantastical's history and the changes he's seen in the Apple software ecosystem over the years.

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