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iOS 17: Intelligent categorization for shopping lists

Milan Jovicic by Milan Jovicic
18. June 2023 - 16:47 CEST
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With the launch of iOS 17, Apple has made a notable improvement to the Reminders app. Particularly impressive is the feature that allows the user to automatically categorize purchases. This new feature makes shopping and organizing lists easier and more efficient.

The iOS 17 Reminders app has a smart way of handling groceries. When users create a list in the Reminders app, they can select the “Groceries” option to automatically sort their purchases into predefined categories. This means that the iPhone will automatically detect what groceries are added and categorize them accordingly.

Efficient shopping made easy: iOS 17 and automatic categorization

The automatic categorization of the iOS 17 Reminders app makes shopping much easier. Food items such as fruits and vegetables, milk and bread are automatically sorted into different categories to keep track of everything. For example, fruits and vegetables are sorted under "Fruits and Vegetables" while oatmeal and cereal appear under "Bread and Cereal". The predefined categories include "Fruits & Vegetables", "Bread & Grains", "Frozen Food", "Snacks & Sweets", "Meat", "Dairy Products", "Eggs & Cheese", "Baked Goods", "Household Goods", "Personal Care & Health" and "Wine, Beer & Spirits". It is also possible to customize the categories and add your own categories or change the order of the categories in the list. This allows for individual adjustment to personal shopping habits and preferences.

Efficiency and organization for every user

However, there may be times when the iPhone does not always recognize which category a particular item belongs to. In such cases, the item remains uncategorized. Although the iPhone recognizes certain brands and types of food items like “Sour Patch Kids,” it may miscategorize some items like tofu (e.g. dairy, eggs, and cheese). The Reminders app in iOS 17 not only offers benefits for the grocery list. Users also have the option to add sections to each reminder list. These sections can be created manually and the entries organized within them. This feature improves the overall management of lists and allows for clearer organization. In addition to the standard list view, iOS 17 offers a new column view. Here, the created sections can be viewed side by side to keep track of the various tasks and reminders.

reminder app conclusion

With the introduction of iOS 17 and the improved Reminders app, Apple has taken a big step towards user-friendliness and efficiency. The automatic categorization of purchases makes shopping and organizing lists much easier. The ability to add your own categories and create sections allows for individual customization and optimal list management. In addition, interactive widgets and enhanced reminder functions offer further practical advantages for iOS 17 users. With these new features, nothing stands in the way of a stress-free and organized lifestyle. Are you looking for new accessories? Then take a look in our Amazon Storefront - there you will find numerous products from leading suppliers, also for HomeKit and Co.! (Photo by Prostock-studio / Bigstockphoto)

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Milan founded Apfelpatient in 2016 and has been responsible for all editorial content since 2018 — news, rumors, guides, and product reviews. Apple devices here are not test units on loan for two weeks but everyday tools: from the iPhone through MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac to the Apple Vision Pro, at least one device from nearly every product category is in daily use, many of them replaced annually. Every menu path in a guide is verified on the device before it is published.

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