# GoodTask v8.6.2 Release Notes - Emoji List Icons & more

**URL:** <https://forum.goodtaskapp.com/t/goodtask-v8-6-2-release-notes-emoji-list-icons-more/3533>\
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**Created:** [October 31, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.goodtaskapp.com/t/goodtask-v8-6-2-release-notes-emoji-list-icons-more/3533 "2026-10-31T22:36:17Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 31, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.goodtaskapp.com/t/goodtask-v8-6-2-release-notes-emoji-list-icons-more/3533/1 "2026-10-31T22:36:17Z")

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GoodTask update is rolling out with below updates. For 'Emoji List Icons', make sure you have all your devices updated if you have 'Automatic Preferences Sync' on.

Hope you like it. Thanks!

## Emoji List Icons

- Choose an emoji as the icon for a Reminders list or Smart List.

## Now View

- Swipe left or right to browse tasks and calendar events on other days, including in Block Mode.

## Block Mode

- Pinch horizontally to adjust how many days are visible in Calendar Week View and Project View.

## Today Page Live Activity

- On iPhone and iPad, keep your remaining Today Page tasks visible in a Live Activity.
- Enable Live Activity in Today Page settings. Tap the activity to return to your plan, or complete tasks directly when Complete on Live Activities is enabled.

## Widgets and Live Activities

- Customize Task: Action separately for Block Mode and Calendar Week View widgets: Complete, Show, or Open List.
- Adjust Font Size in the Next widget.
- On iPhone and iPad, choose 100%, 110%, or 120% under Live Activity Font Size in Next settings.

## Regional Weekends

- Weekday and weekend repeat options now follow your device’s regional calendar settings.
- Weekday scheduling and weekend highlighting also respect regional weekends.

## Other Improvements

- Other fixes and stability improvements.

iOS: [‎GoodTask: To Do List & Planner App - App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1068039220?mt=8)  
macOS: [‎GoodTask: To Do & Task Manager App - App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1143437985?mt=8)