Google may not be as prolific in its acquisitions as Apple, but when it does buy up a company, it’s a safe bet that a quick turnaround to improve its stable of apps is the intended move.
That would seem to be the case with the Mountain View-based company’s latest acquisition, as Google has confirmed today it has acquired the developers behind Timeful, a time management iOS-based application. The announcement was made via the official Gmail blog, and would stand to reason that the acquisition would indicate a focus on improving Gmail, Google Calendar and other areas.
The announcement also confirmed that while the Timeful app is not going anywhere anytime soon, and iOS users can still download it now, the team will be focusing on new projects within Google. That will start with Timeful’s features going into Google apps.
“The Timeful team has built an impressive system that helps you organize your life by understanding your schedule, habits and needs. You can tell Timeful you want to exercise three times a week or that you need to call the bank by next Tuesday, and their system will make sure you get it done based on an understanding of both your schedule and your priorities. We’re excited about all the ways Timeful’s technology can be applied across products like Inbox, Calendar and beyond, so we can do more of the work for you and let you focus on being creative, having fun and spending time with the people you care about.“
It will be interesting to see how Timeful’s features will get baked into the Google apps.
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