Apple Reminders on iOS 27 Is WAY Better Than You Think!

Apple Reminders: Seven Practical Features

Dan Rodriguez presents Apple Reminders as a more capable task- and project-management app than many users realize. He demonstrates seven practical features and explains how small interface improvements can make the app easier to use regularly.

1. Create reminders with natural language or Siri

Typing or dictating a phrase such as “Call the electrician tomorrow at 9:00” lets Reminders recognize the date and time automatically. Siri can also create reminders by voice.

2. Use the expanded reminder editor

When creating or editing a reminder, users can access options such as dates, times, repeat schedules, lists, tags, notes, and images. Rodriguez demonstrates setting a reminder to replace a home air filter every three months and attaching a photo of the filter.

3. Set urgent reminders

Urgent reminders trigger an alarm that can be snoozed or stopped, rather than relying only on a standard notification. Rodriguez recommends reserving this feature for important tasks so it remains meaningful. Depending on alarm settings, urgent alarms can sound even when Focus is on or the device is muted.

4. Make shared, automatically sorted grocery lists

Grocery lists can be shared with family members and updated in real time. Reminders can sort items into categories such as produce, bread and cereals, meat, frozen foods, and dairy. Users can also create separate lists for different stores and customize list templates.

5. Turn a recipe into a shopping list

Sharing a recipe webpage to Reminders can prompt Siri to identify its ingredients. Users can add all the ingredients or select only the ones they still need, while keeping a link to the recipe.

6. Organize projects in columns

A list can be switched to a column view, offering a Kanban-style way to organize tasks by status. Rodriguez suggests using this view for projects such as vacations or home renovations. Landscape orientation can make the columns easier to see.

7. Use Reminders with Apple Calendar

Reminders with a date and time can appear in Calendar alongside appointments. They remain actionable tasks that can be marked complete, rather than becoming merely calendar events.

Summary

The video is a hands-on guide to creating, editing, sorting, sharing, and organizing reminders. Rodriguez argues that the app can support everyday task tracking as well as more involved projects.

Main speaker/source: Dan Rodriguez, the video’s host, who says he worked at Apple for 19 years.