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iOS 26.4 makes Apple’s best new Reminders feature easier to use

Apple’s iOS 26.4 update introduces a dedicated Smart List and new shortcut options to streamline the management of time-sensitive tasks within the Reminders application for iPhone users.

Key Points

  • A new "Urgent" Smart List now appears at the top of the Reminders home screen to aggregate all time-sensitive tasks.
  • Users can mark tasks as urgent by long-pressing an item or using the calendar icon within the Quick Toolbar.
  • The update simplifies the previous process, which required navigating to the full task details view to enable urgent status.
  • The urgent feature triggers an alarm with a snooze option when a task reaches its designated due time.

Why it Matters

These updates improve task management efficiency by reducing the number of steps required to prioritize daily responsibilities. By integrating these shortcuts, Apple is enhancing the utility of its native productivity tools to better compete with third-party task management applications.
9to5Mac Published by Ryan Christoffel
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