# Digitized Scheduling A desire for efficiency prompts consumers to turn to mobile scheduling apps. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 6, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-scheduling ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Digitized Scheduling trend? **Digitized Scheduling:** As the ongoing responsibilities of work and home continue to overwhelm consumers, keeping track of day-to-day duties can be a difficult task. Seeking to maintain a sense of routine and organization, individuals are turning to scheduling apps that encourage, and help keep track of, various activities and impending tasks. Mobile organization tactics combine convenient management with a desire for more integrated, yet practical sources of technological engagement. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 19, 2013 to May 31, 2015 - Published: May 6, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Digitized Scheduling trend ### Mobile Scheduling Apps The demand for scheduling apps has increased due to people's busy lives. Businesses can develop scheduling apps that cater to multiple aspects of a user's life to provide a more convenient experience. ### Intelligent Calendar Apps Calendar apps that go beyond just scheduling by providing extra functionalities such as driving directions and contact shortcuts can enhance a user's organization efficiency. Businesses can leverage AI and machine learning technologies to develop intelligent calendar apps with more features and better automation. ### Email-Gmail Sync Apps Syncing email and calendar apps can save users time and reduce mis-scheduling. Businesses can build similar productivity apps that integrate multiple platforms and streamline users' workflows. ## What the Digitized Scheduling trend means for industry ### For Productivity Software The productivity software industry can develop more innovative and efficient scheduling apps that make use of AI, machine learning, and automation. ### For Mobile App Development As the demand for scheduling apps increases, businesses specialized in mobile app development can cater to users' needs and provide them with new features that enhance their scheduling experience. ### For Personal Assistance Services Businesses in the personal assistance services industry can broaden their offerings beyond just physical assistance and look into developing scheduling apps to help their clients better manage their time and daily tasks. ## Trend signals for Digitized Scheduling Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 44%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 44% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Scheduling trend 8 featured examples from Feb 19, 2013 to May 31, 2015. - [Minimalist Calendar Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appointment-app): The New Appointment App from 'Moleskine' Boasts a Sophistical Design (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for app developers to create minimalist and feature-rich calendar apps to cater to the growing demand for simple and efficient scheduling tools. - [Social Media Scheduling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-calendar): Sunrise is a New Social Media Calendar That Integrates with Facebook (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies in the social media management industry can expand their offerings by incorporating time-saving apps like Sunrise into their suite of tools. - [Intelligent Calendar Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-app): The Tempo App Helps Busy Individuals Organize Their Lives (Category: Tech) Implication: Technology companies could benefit from incorporating artificial intelligence into their devices and software, like in the Tempo app - [Timley Arrival Reminder Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reminder-apps): The ‘NeverLate’ App Makes Sure You’re Always On Tim (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'NeverLate' app belongs to the mobile application industry, offering convenience and efficiency to users. - [Multi-Activity Enhancing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitask): Agent Helps You Kick Start Your Day by Helping You Multitask (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore app development to create multitask apps that revolutionize daily task management. - [Personalized Reminding Calendar Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calendar-app): The New 31SQUARES Calendar App Gets you Where you Need to Be (Category: Tech) Implication: 31SQUARES' personalized event planning feature disrupts the event planning industry, making it easier for planners to keep track of events and attendees. - [Playful Calendar Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peek-calendar): The Peek Calendar App is Simple, Colorful and Intuitive (Category: Tech) Implication: The popularity of playful, intuitive and personalized calendar apps presents an opportunity for mobile app developers to innovate and improve on existing calendar apps. - [Efficiency-Boosting Email Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmail-google): Google Syncs Gmail and Calender Apps for Faster Scheduling (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing and enhancing email and calendar applications to provide advanced features and optimize user experience. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)