Google Calendar Integrates Tasks for Time Blocking

Google has introduced a new feature in its Calendar application that allows users to reserve specific time blocks for individual tasks, integrating Google Tasks directly into the scheduling tool and treating them like traditional meetings. The update, which began rolling out on November 6, 2025, for users on Rapid Release domains, aims to streamline productivity by eliminating common workarounds such as creating placeholder events. It is available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and those with personal Google accounts, with full deployment expected by mid-December 2025.

The feature enables users to select an empty time slot in Google Calendar and choose the "Task" option from the menu. From there, they can name the task, set its duration, add a description, and configure settings such as visibility—either free or busy—and notifications. For Workspace and Education account holders, additional controls include activating Do Not Disturb mode in Google Chat and automatically declining overlapping meeting invitations. Personal Gmail users receive the core time-blocking functionality, including the busy status, but without the advanced decline or...