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Absolutely! Google Calendars can indeed understand invites from iCal. In fact, Google Calendars and iCal (also known as Apple Calendar) are designed to work seamlessly together, allowing you to easily manage and sync your events across different platforms.
When you receive an invite in iCal, whether it's from a friend, colleague, or family member, you can effortlessly import it into your Google Calendar. Here's how you can do it:
1. Open your iCal application on your Apple device. This could be your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
2. Locate the event invite you want to import into Google Calendar.
3. Click on the invite to open it. You'll see the event details, including the date, time, location, and any additional notes.
4. Look for the option to export the event. In iCal, this is usually found under the "File" or "Share" menu.
5. Choose the export format as iCalendar (.ics). This format allows you to save the event as a file that can be easily imported into other calendar applications.
6. Save the .ics file to a location on your device where you can easily find it later.
7. Now, let's switch over to Google Calendar. Open your Google Calendar in a web browser or on your Android device.
8. In Google Calendar, click on the "+" button to create a new event.
9. Instead of manually entering the event details, click on the "Import" option.
10. Locate the .ics file you saved earlier and select it.
11. Google Calendar will automatically import the event details from the .ics file, including the date, time, location, and any notes.
12. Review the imported event to ensure all the information is correct. Make any necessary edits or additions.
13. Finally, click on the "Save" button to add the event to your Google Calendar.
Voila! Your iCal invite is now successfully imported into your Google Calendar. You can view and manage the event on any device that has access to your Google account.
It's important to note that when you import an iCal invite into Google Calendar, it becomes a regular event in your calendar. This means that any updates or changes made to the event in iCal will not automatically sync with Google Calendar. To keep your events in sync across platforms, you'll need to manually update them in both iCal and Google Calendar.
By seamlessly integrating iCal and Google Calendar, you can effortlessly manage your events and stay organized across different platforms. Whether you're an Apple user or a Google enthusiast, you can enjoy the benefits of both calendars without any hassle.
So go ahead and start syncing your calendars with ease!