The iOS calendar app 24me just got better thanks to a new "Smart Alerts" feature. The app is free and doesn't include ads, and it's definitely worth a download, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin. The free calendar app 24me for iOS recently got a “smart alerts” feature. It’s a welcome addition that makes 24me more compelling. The app, which I reviewed in Nov. 2013, does a good job integrating calendar appointments, tasks and reminders. (It integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook Exchange and Yahoo Calendar.) The goal of adding smart alerts is to make 24me a better virtual assistant, and the new feature delivers. The alerts let you know the best time to leave for an appointment based on current traffic conditions. This feature isn’t unique; it is also available in Google Now, which is part of the Google Search app on iOS and Android. Still, it’s nice to have the traffic alerts built into your calendar app. The recent 24me update also adds weather notifications and alerts for friends’ birthdays. I can also report that an annoyance I experienced during my review last fall has been corrected. Previously, 24me showed me appointments from all my Google calendars, even though I only wanted to see a few of my calendars. The developer has since added the ability to filter calendars. Unfortunately, the app still isn’t optimized for iPads (though, in fairness, a lot of iOS calendar apps aren’t either), and there’s still no Android version. The developer says an Android app is coming soon. 24me is free and doesn’t include ads, so it’s worth taking a look. Other worthy iOS calendar apps to consider include Sunrise Calendar and my personal favorite, Tempo, which I reviewed in March 2013. Related content feature LexisNexis rises to the generative AI challenge With generative AI, the legal information services giant faces its most formidable disruptor yet. That’s why CTO Jeff Reihl is embracing and enhancing the technology swiftly to keep in front of the competition. By Paula Rooney Dec 01, 2023 6 mins Generative AI Generative AI Generative AI feature 10 business intelligence certifications and certificates to advance your BI career From BI analysts and BI developers to BI architects and BI directors, business intelligence pros are in high demand. Here are the certifications and certificates that can give your career an edge. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 01, 2023 8 mins Certifications Business Intelligence IT Skills brandpost Sponsored by Huawei Beyond gigabit: the need for 10 Gbps in business networks Interview with Liu Jianning, Vice President of Huawei's Data Communication Marketing & Solutions Sales Dept By CIO Online Staff Nov 30, 2023 9 mins Cloud Architecture Networking brandpost Sponsored by SAP Generative AI’s ‘show me the money’ moment We’re past the hype and slick gen AI sales pitches. Business leaders want results. By Julia White Nov 30, 2023 5 mins Artificial Intelligence Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe