What is Apple Invites and how to use it
The app, which is free to download from the Apple App Store, is available to all users, though only those with an iCloud+ subscription can create and send invitations. Subscription plans start at 99 cents per month. Non-subscribers can receive invitations and RSVP but cannot create their own.
Users can personalize invites with photos from their library, select from a gallery of event-themed backgrounds, or use AI-generated images through Apple's Image Playground. The app also connects with Apple Maps and Apple Weather, allowing guests to check an event's location and forecast details.
Beyond event planning, Apple Invites enables hosts and guests to contribute to a Shared Album, where attendees can upload photos and videos from the event, and to a shared Apple Music playlist for collaborative soundtracks.
Once an invite is created, the host can send it to both Apple and non-Apple users, making the app accessible beyond the iOS ecosystem.
The service is also available online at icloud.com/invites/.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Apple Invites: How to use it, what it costs and more info
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