{"id":29362,"date":"2017-03-02T20:01:11","date_gmt":"2017-03-02T12:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=29362"},"modified":"2017-12-09T20:05:13","modified_gmt":"2017-12-09T12:05:13","slug":"countdown-event-timer-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/countdown-event-timer-android\/","title":{"rendered":"Set Timer and Countdown to Any Events With This App"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nothing generates anticipation quite like a countdown timer<\/strong>, so why not get one for your iOS or Android device that lets you set one for an upcoming event by way of the aptly-named Countdown<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Developed by the folks responsible for timeanddate.com<\/a>, Countdown is an app that lets you set up countdown timers for various events that are about to happen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tRead Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\tHow to Sync Facebook Birthdays and Events with Your iPhone Calendar<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Setting up a countdown is as simple as naming said event<\/strong> and inputting the time and date in which the event will happen. The app lets you set multiple countdown timers as well, allowing you to set a week\u2019s worth of events<\/strong> in one go.<\/p>\n

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Once saved, the app would initiate the countdown. As the countdown approaches zero, the app would send you notifications to remind you that an event is about to begin<\/strong>. For those on Android devices, you\u2019ll be pleased to know that Countdown also comes with widgets that can be placed on your Home screen, allowing you to check your event without even needing to launch the app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tRead Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\tHow to Add Google Calendar Events from Chrome Omnibox<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nothing generates anticipation quite like a countdown timer, so why not get one for your iOS or Android device that lets you set one for an upcoming event by way of the aptly-named Countdown. 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