The below was taken from this Google Blog Post.
What’s changing
Currently, we offer two tools with similar functionality for users in Google Calendar: appointment slots and appointment schedules. In the last several years, appointment schedules have become the more advanced tool, offering a smoother booking experience and more powerful features.
To create a cohesive user experience in Calendar, as of July 18, 2024, the appointment slots feature will be replaced by appointment schedules.
Between now and July 18, 2024, we encourage users to explore and familiarize themselves with appointment schedules. All existing appointment slots will remain active until July 18, 2024, however we recommend creating new appointments using appointment schedules moving forward. Starting on July 18, 2024, the appointment slots booking pages will no longer be available, and all new appointments will need to be booked through appointment schedules. Visit this comprehensive Help Center resource for detailed information about appointment schedules.
Why it matters
The current appointment slots feature in Google Calendar will be replaced by appointment schedules, a feature-rich appointment booking system that offers a smoother booking experience and more powerful features.
Visit the Help Center to learn more about features and how to set up appointment schedules.
Getting started
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about creating an appointment schedule and customizing your appointment availability. Users that are organizers or editors of appointment slots will soon see in-product banners guiding them to transition to use appointment schedules.
Rollout pace
- Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) beginning July 18, 2024
Resources
- Google Help: Learn about appointment schedules in Google Calendar
- Google Help: Use Google Calendar appointment slots
- Google Workspace Updates Blog: Improving the Google Calendar appointment scheduling experience with new features
- Google Workspace Updates Blog: Paid appointment bookings now available in Google Calendar
