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Google Calendar Now Lets You Schedule Tasks as Time-Blocked Events

New controls protect task time with Do Not Disturb and automatically declined overlapping invites.

Overview

  • Google began rolling out the feature on November 6 for Rapid Release domains, with standard rollout starting around December 1 and broad availability expected by mid-December.
  • Users can assign specific durations to tasks, mark themselves busy, and adjust visibility so the reserved time shows appropriately on shared calendars.
  • Scheduled tasks remain tied to the Google Tasks list and continue to trigger reminders until completion.
  • Deadlines for tasks support a date only and do not allow setting a specific deadline time.
  • The update replaces the common workaround of creating fake meetings to reserve focus time.