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May 2026

hora Calendar blog posts from May 2026.

I Replaced My Hand-Rolled Google Calendar API Client With Google's Swift Package

2026-05-14

I Replaced My Hand-Rolled Google Calendar API Client With Google's Swift Package

I spent a month hand-writing Google Calendar API code before switching to Google's Swift package. I would not do it again, but it was worth it.

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2026-05-13

Best Time Blocking App for Mac (2026): What Actually Works

Looking for the best time blocking app for Mac? Here is a practical 2026 guide to choose the right app by workflow, not feature fluff.

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2026-05-08

Fixing Yellow-on-Yellow: OKLCH + APCA for Calendar Event Tiles

How hora replaced ad-hoc tints with OKLCH-derived palettes and APCA-clamped contrast — 132 hue/mode/state combinations, all readable on Mac and iOS.

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2026-05-06

Best Fantastical Alternative for Google Calendar Users (2026)

Fantastical costs $57–$84/year. If you only use Google Calendar on a Mac, here are the best alternatives — including hora Calendar at $49 lifetime.

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