Transparent Updates

Transparent Updates is a Stanza+ feature. Learn more about how to start your free trial.

The Silent Update Problem

All calendars apps refresh silently in the background. While seamless, this silence creates uncertainty leaving you wondering:

• When was my last update?

• Are these events current?

• What exactly changed?

For events that matter, this ambiguity leads to frustration and often, missed events.

Introducing "Last Updated": Bringing Transparency to Calendar Subscriptions

We've built a simple solution to solve this uncertainty: embedding a "Last Updated" timestamp in your calendar events. Now you'll know exactly when your calendar last refreshed, giving you confidence that you are looking at the most recent events.

This feature is automatically turned on for all existing Stanza+ Members.

How It Works

Behind the scenes, your calendar app pings Stanza regularly for event changes. We keep track of when your calendar last pinged us to automatically apply a Last Updated timestamp to every event.

When you open up an event in your calendar, look for the clock emoji (🕒) and timestamp at the bottom of every event description:

Time stamp reflects when your calendar app last updated

Google Connect: If you are a Google Connect user, your calendars are "smart" updated — only when schedule changes are detected. Instead of relying on the Last Updated timestamp in your calendar, get a more accurate read on your Library page with Last Updated.

Why This Matters

• Clarity: No more guessing if your calendar is up to date.

• Trust: Whether it’s a rescheduled game, a new meeting, or a change in a TV show release, you’ll know you have the most accurate information.

• Transparency: We’re not just updating silently; we’re letting you know when it happened.

FAQs

What does the "Last Updated" timestamp mean?

The "Last Updated" timestamp shows you the exact date and time when your calendar was last refreshed with the latest event information. This ensures you always know how current your events are.

How soon after upgrading to Stanza+ will the "Last Updated" timestamps appear in my calendar?

As soon as you resubscribe to a calendar, you'll start seeing timestamps in your calendar app. Make sure to delete any old calendar subscriptions as those won't update with the timestamps.

Do I need to do anything as a Stanza+ member to turn on this feature?

No, "Last updated" timestamps will be automatically turned on for all Free Trial users and Stanza+ members.

Why is the timestamp in Eastern Time (EST)?

We don't receive timezone information when your calendar app requests for an update. Today we default to Eastern Time since most of our users are based there. We’re actively exploring options to allow this to match your local timezone in the future.

What should I do if my calendar seems out of date?

Head to your Library and resubscribe to the calendar. Make sure to delete any old calendar subscriptions from your calendar app, so you don't see duplicates.

How often does my calendar app update?

Find more information on how frequently calendars update here.