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TECHx
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- TECHx
Apple Launches Apple Invites App for Seamless Event Planning - TECHx Media Apple Launches Apple Invites App for Seamless Event Planning
Apple Launches Apple Invites App for Seamless Event Planning News Desk - Share Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that makes creating and sharing custom invitations easier than ever. Available now for download on the App Store or via the web at the app allows users to design invitations for any event and share them with friends and family. iCloud+ subscribers can create invitations, while anyone, regardless of their device or Apple account, can RSVP. Brent Chiu-Watson, Apple's senior director of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apps and iCloud, explained, 'With Apple Invites, an event comes to life from the moment the invitation is created, and users can share lasting memories even after they get together.' The app integrates with iPhone, iCloud, and Apple Music, offering an easy way to plan and celebrate special events. Apple Invites allows users to choose an image from their photo library or a curated selection of event-themed backgrounds. With built-in Maps and Weather integrations, the app provides guests with directions and event-day weather forecasts. Users can also invite participants to contribute photos and videos to a Shared Album, preserving memories, and Apple Music subscribers can create and share collaborative playlists directly through the app. The app's use of Apple Intelligence makes creating unique invitations simple. Users can tap into the Image Playground experience to generate creative images and use Writing Tools to find the perfect wording for their event invites. Hosts have full control of their events, with the ability to manage details, view RSVPs, and share invitations via a link. Guests can respond through the app or the web, even if they don't have an Apple device or account. Participants can also choose how their details are shared and have the option to leave or report events at any time. iCloud+ subscribers enjoy additional benefits, including expanded storage for photos, videos, and files, keeping them safe and accessible across all devices. Premium features like Private Relay ensure browsing privacy in Safari, while Hide My Email offers unique, random email addresses for extra security. Subscribers also get HomeKit Secure Video for encrypted home security footage, the ability to create custom email domains, and the option to share their subscription with up to five family members. Learn more about iCloud+ and its features, starting at just AED 3.99, by visiting
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Apple's new app for invitations helps you get your party started
You can create invitations, send them out and share the photos from your event afterwards all with the new Apple Invites app. Users with iPhones with at least iOS 18 can create customized invitations using a simple form and distribute them by message, email or link. A host can then use the feedback function to see who is planning to come. The app is not restricted to iPhone users as you can send out invitations regardless of the device used, meaning also to Android users or by e-mail to people without a smartphone. Your invite will then be displayed either in the invitations app or on a website. Alongside your occasion and invitation text, people you send an invite to can also see the location and time and can create a calendar entry or plan a route directly using the map app. There's even a small weather forecast for your event location which may help when it comes to choosing an outfit. You need a subscription to iCloud+ for the full range of Apple Invites functions, which costs $0.99 a month for the basic option with 50 GB storage, $2.99 for 200 GB and $10.99 for 2 terabytes of storage. Alongside the app, there is also a web version you can access at To create the invite, users can choose an image from their photo library or from the app's gallery of backgrounds — a curated collection of images representing different occasions and event themes. Later, participants can contribute photos and videos to a dedicated shared album within each invite to help preserve memories and relive the event. 'With Apple Invites, an event comes to life from the moment the invitation is created, and users can share lasting memories even after they get together,' said Brent Chiu-Watson, Apple's senior director of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apps and iCloud. 'Apple Invites brings together capabilities our users already know and love across iPhone, iCloud, and Apple Music, making it easy to plan special events.'
Express Tribune
04-02-2025
- Express Tribune
'Apple Invites' app launched for effortless event planning with custom invitations, music playlists
Apple has unveiled its latest app, Apple Invites, which is designed to help iPhone users create custom invitations for any occasion. This new app, available for download from the App Store or on allows users to easily send invitations, manage RSVPs, create collaborative event albums, and curate Apple Music playlists. The app is available for iCloud+ subscribers to create invitations, while anyone can RSVP regardless of device or Apple Account. Brent Chiu-Watson, Apple's Senior Director of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apps and iCloud, explained, 'With Apple Invites, an event comes to life from the moment the invitation is created, and users can share lasting memories even after they get together.' He emphasized that the app integrates popular features across Apple services, including iCloud and Apple Music, to simplify event planning. The app offers a range of features, including a curated gallery of event backgrounds and integration with Maps and Weather for directions and forecasts. Guests can easily contribute photos and videos to a Shared Album, helping preserve memories from the event. Apple Music subscribers can also build collaborative playlists for the event, available directly from the app. Apple Invites also brings a unique twist with Apple Intelligence, allowing users to generate original images using the built-in Image Playground feature. This feature makes it easy to create custom, personalized visuals for invitations based on photos or event themes. Users can also access Writing Tools to find the perfect phrases for invitations. Managing events is made simple for hosts, who can view RSVPs, share invitations through a link, and control which event details appear. Guests can also respond via the app or web, even without an Apple account, and have the option to leave or report an event at any time. Additionally, iCloud+ subscribers benefit from expanded storage for photos, private browsing with Private Relay, and a host of other premium features, such as Custom Email Domains and HomeKit Secure Video. iCloud+ subscriptions start at $0.99 per month. Apple Invites is available today as a free download for all iPhone models running iOS 18 or later and can be accessed via the web at
