May 2026
hora Calendar blog posts from May 2026: Mac calendar product updates, SwiftUI engineering notes, Google Calendar sync work, beta fixes, launch planning, and practical comparisons for people choosing a faster native calendar workflow.
2026-05-29
Google Calendar App for Mac: What hora 1.0 Brings
hora 1.0 is a native Google Calendar app for Mac with real-time sync, menu bar, widgets, quick add, Focus Time, and privacy-first design.
2026-05-21
Google Calendar API vs CalDAV
Google Calendar API vs CalDAV: a practical breakdown of sync, features, auth, and performance so you can pick the right calendar integration.
2026-05-14
Google Calendar Swift Package Migration
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.
2026-05-13
Time Blocking App for Mac: 2026 Guide
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.
2026-05-08
Fixing Calendar Tile Contrast with OKLCH
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.
2026-05-06
Fantastical Alternative for Google Calendar
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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