Task reminding method and apparatus for multiple information sources

An apparatus comprising:

• one or more processors;
• memory;
• a function determination unit stored in the memory and executable by the one or more processors to determine concerned processing functions related to a user from among processing functions that are supported by an instant messaging application;
• an acquisition unit stored in the memory and executable by the one or more processors to obtain task messages corresponding to the at least one concerned processing function;
• and
• a display unit stored in the memory and executable by the one or more processors to display the obtained task messages in a centralized manner.

One or more computer readable media storing executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform acts comprising:

• displaying a calendar page corresponding to a calendar management function when an instant messaging application includes the calendar management function, the calendar page including a first area and a second area;
• displaying task messages corresponding to at least one concerned processing function in the first area according to concerned processing functions related to a user among processing functions that are supported by the instant messaging application, displaying calendar information in the second area;
• and
• in response to a date or date interval in the calendar information being selected, displaying a task message matching the selected date or date interval in the first area.