Apple launches Apple Invite: An ultimate event planning app for iPhone users

Apple has once again made headlines with the launch of a new application Apple Invites. This application, designed specifically for iPhone users, aims to simplify the process of creating custom invitations for any occasion, thereby fostering connections and bringing people together for special moments.

Apple Invites offers a range of features that make event planning more collaborative and seamless. Users can create and share invitations, RSVP, contribute to Shared Albums, and engage with Apple Music playlists. The app is available to all iCloud+ subscribers, and anyone can RSVP, regardless of whether they have an Apple Account or an Apple device. This inclusivity ensures that everyone invited to an event can participate, irrespective of their device preference.

Brent Chiu-Watson, Apple’s senior director of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apps and iCloud, expressed the company’s vision for the app, stating, “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 offers a curated collection of images representing different occasions and event themes, allowing users to personalize their invitations. The app also integrates with Maps and Weather to provide guests with directions and the forecast of the day, ensuring they are well-prepared for the event.

One of the standout features of Apple Invites is the ability for participants to contribute photos and videos to a dedicated Shared Album within each invite. This feature helps preserve memories and allows attendees to relive the event. Additionally, Apple Music subscribers can create a curated event soundtrack that guests can access right from Apple Invites, adding a personalized touch to the event.

AppleInvites also leverages Apple Intelligence to help users create unique event invitations. Users can tap into the built-in image playground experience to produce original images using concepts, descriptions, and people from their photo library. The app also provides writing tools to help compose invitations, ensuring that the message is crafted appropriately for the occasion.

Apple Invites is available for download from the App Store for all iPhone models running iOS 18 or later. The company has hinted that some features might vary by region and language, so users should check local availability for full details.