Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new iOS app that makes it easy to create custom event invitations, manage RSVPs, and share memories with features like photo albums and Apple Music playlists. Available through the App Store and iCloud.com/invites, the app offers a simple way to plan events such as birthdays, dinners, and reunions within the Apple ecosystem. Even if someone doesn’t have an Apple device or account, they can still respond to an invitation. For iCloud+ subscribers, there are extra benefits like extended storage and secure collaboration tools.

Apple Invites takes event planning to the next level by offering a streamlined, user-friendly experience. The app combines the best aspects of iOS design with powerful features typically found in top event invitation tools. Whether you’re organizing a small gathering or a large party, the app helps simplify the process, all while allowing you to capture memories that last long after the event is over.

The app isn’t just about sending an invite. It encourages more interaction, with features such as built-in maps for directions and weather updates to help guests prepare. Once invites are sent, attendees can respond, contribute photos to a shared album, and even add to a collaborative Apple Music playlist. It’s a way to go beyond the typical “Yes” or “No” RSVP by involving guests in a meaningful way.

Key Features:

• Customizable Themes: Choose images from your own library or Apple’s curated event galleries.
• Maps and Weather Integration: View directions and local forecasts.
• Shared Album: Allow guests to add photos and videos to a shared album.

The app emphasizes personalization, helping create a deeper connection between hosts and guests, from the initial planning to reminiscing after the event.

Apple Invites also includes fun extras powered by Apple’s advanced technologies. For example, the app’s Image Playground lets users generate unique images based on keywords, giving them creative control over the look of their invites. Additionally, a writing tool offers helpful phrasing suggestions, making it easier to set the right tone for your event.

Hosts will find the app’s controls simple and effective. All event details are accessible through a single dashboard, where hosts can manage the invitation process. They can choose whether to include the street address right away or keep it hidden until after guests confirm. Invitations can easily be shared via links, text, email, or social media, and hosts have full control over what personal information they share.

Host Benefits:

• Link-Based Sharing: Send invitations via text, email, or social media.
• RSVP Tracking: Monitor guest responses in real-time.
• Privacy Customization: Control when and how personal details are shared.

One standout feature of Apple Invites is that it’s inclusive—anyone can RSVP or view event details through the web, even if they don’t use Apple products. This ensures that both Apple users and non-Apple users can join the event without any hassle.

For iPhone users, notifications make it easy to stay on top of things, while the web interface on iCloud.com ensures that Windows and Android users can still interact with the event, add pictures, or participate in playlists. This cross-platform accessibility is one of the key ways Apple ensures that the app can work seamlessly for everyone, no matter what devices they use.

iCloud+ Subscribers also get access to premium features:

• Event Creation: Only iCloud+ users can create new events.
• Extended Storage: Keep high-quality photos and videos in iCloud.
• Private Relay: Extra privacy while browsing in Safari.
• Hide My Email: Use a unique email address for extra privacy when signing up for external sites.

Plans start at just $0.99, making it easy to upgrade for those who want more advanced Apple services.

Apple Invites fits into Apple’s broader vision of simplifying everyday tasks. By integrating with iCloud, Apple Music, and the iOS ecosystem, it streamlines the process of planning, attending, and remembering events. This holistic approach is similar to how Apple has revolutionized health tracking and mobile payments. Apple Invites isn’t just another event planning app—it’s an integrated experience that connects users within the Apple ecosystem, making event planning easier and more enjoyable.