Google has two variations: a small 2x2 version that provides a truncated view of your top tasks, with one-tap access to opening the app and a larger 4x2 list that provides quick access to individual tasks, as well as an included button for adding new tasks. Michael Gariffo Widgetsīoth apps support a selection of widgets that are largely identical across their Android and iOS deployments. Three of Microsoft's four available To Do widgets (left) and both of Google's available Tasks widgets (right). However, Microsoft's To Do once again attempts to go a bit further by looping in the company's Planner solution to introduce collaboration tools. This is the only direct external interactivity offered by Tasks that's really worth mentioning.

Winner: Tie External platform integrationĪs stated, Google chose to integrate its Gmail service into Google Tasks, while Microsoft integrated its Outlook email solution. However, I wouldn't call the relatively minimal email functionality offered by these apps (covered in more detail below) vital enough to be the sole deciding factor in which one you ultimately choose. Heavy Gmail users might want to opt for Google Tasks just for its ability to immediately create tasks from within Gmail, while Outlook aficionados might want to use To Do for the same reason. Which app wins this category of the competition depends largely on whether your day-to-day is more reliant on the Google or Microsoft ecosystems. The best Android smartwatches (and which ones can function without a phone)

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