The Echo has been able to read back your schedule for a while -- including shared Google calendars -- but the ability to actually add events is a pretty great addition. Whether or not that's easier for you than shouting "hey Siri" or "OK Google" and adding items directly through your smartphone remains to be seen, but if Alexa is your digital assistant of choice, you'll definitely enjoy this new feature.

The last few Alexa updates have been more focused on enhancing its smart home credentials. In late March, Amazon added the ability for Echo to control the Nest Learning Thermostat, and Lutron's connected lighting systems started working with the Echo earlier this month.