Based on its VPN and secure email service, Proton has launched an encrypted calendar app for Android as part of its mission to create a better Internet where privacy is standard.
Proton Calendar was first launched on desktop back in 2020, and last year the company released a beta version of its encrypted mobile calendar app.
While securing your calendar may not be the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to protecting your privacy, it actually contains lots of personal data including who you meet and where you meet. Since this information deserves the same level of protection as your email and files, Proton has stepped up to create the most secure calendar available.
Unlike other calendar apps, all event details including event names, attendees, locations, notes and descriptions in Proton Calendar are fully encrypted to prevent others from accessing your schedule.
Proton calendar for Android
Proton Calendar for Android includes a complete set of advanced features and functionalities so that it can easily replace Google Calendar or any other calendar app you may be using at the moment.
With Proton Calendar installed on your Android smartphone, you can easily switch between day, schedule and month view to see your calendar the way you want, and Proton has also created a widget that you can add to your home screen for a bird’s eye view of your upcoming events.
Proton has even included both a light and dark mode with the ability to easily switch between the two as well as the ability to set multiple reminders on your phone and via email to ensure you are always on time.
For those interested in switching to Proton Calendar, there are two ways to do it. First of all, you can import your existing calendar using Easy Switch from the settings menu of your ProtonMail account. However, you can also import a local calendar file with the .ics file extension directly into Proton Calendar.
When your events arrive on Proton Calendar, they are automatically encrypted to keep your data, plans and whereabouts private.