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Apple Invites event creation added to every iCloud+ plan
iCloud+ subscribers can now create event invitations in the new Apple Invites app; anyone can RSVP
What changed
- Create invitations in Apple Invites
- Was Before: Not offered
- After: “iCloud+ subscribers can create invitations”
What this means for you
Every iCloud+ plan, from the 50 GB one, lets you design invitations, share them with a link and track RSVPs. Guests don't need iCloud+.
What you can do
How we know
Apple launched Apple Invites on Feb 4, 2025; iCloud+ subscribers can create invitations and anyone can RSVP.
An archived copy of Apple's US iCloud page from Feb 1, 2025 doesn't mention Apple Invites.
By Feb 6, 2025, an archived copy says Apple Invites is included in the iCloud+ subscription.
Sources
- Apple Newsroom: Introducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together for life's special moments (Feb 4, 2025) · archived copy
- Apple iCloud+ US page (before, Feb 1 2025: no Apple Invites) · archived copy
- Apple iCloud+ US page (after, Feb 6 2025: Apple Invites “included in your iCloud+ subscription”) · archived copy
Full research notes
Apple Newsroom, February 4, 2025: Apple Invites 'is available today' for iPhone and on the web, and 'iCloud+ subscribers can create invitations, and anyone can RSVP, regardless of whether they have an Apple Account or Apple device.' Guests can respond 'without needing an iCloud+ subscription'. Apple's US iCloud page lists no Apple Invites in the February 1, 2025 capture; the February 6, 2025 capture says it is 'included in your iCloud+ subscription' and its plan table lists it for every iCloud+ plan, with 'Limited features' on free iCloud. The iCloud+ plans and pricing help page now lists 'Apple Invites' for every iCloud+ plan.
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