Apple recently released the second developer beta of iOS 18.3. While the update didn't bring any major features, it does appear to include references to an unreleased internal app called Invites.
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Apple is working on a new iPhone app, although we don't have many details yet. iOS 18.3 beta 2 seems to hint that the app could allow users to share invitations for both in-person and online events. It's expected to sync with iCloud and could even have a web version on iCloud.com.
While Apple already lets you send invites through the Calendar app for events like meetings, the upcoming Invites app could take a different approach. Instead of working like traditional calendar invites, it could let you share a link to a page with the event details displayed in a more visually appealing way, along with a guest list. Imagine using it for events like birthday parties, weddings, reunions, or even company-wide get-togethers.
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The report suggests that Apple may use a relatively new internal framework called GroupKit to manage groups of people, such as invitees. However, it's not yet clear whether the Invites app will be a standalone offering or whether it will integrate with other parts of Apple's system, like a mini iMessage feature, for example.
It wouldn't be out of the question for Apple's new app to include some form of AI integration. Apple Intelligence and Siri could perhaps help with event planning, similar to how Google's Gemini app helps create Calendar events.
Apple didn’t mention this app during WWDC 2024 when it unveiled iOS 18, so there’s a chance the company is still doing some testing. It could end up removing it or releasing it in a future iOS version. An app like this would definitely be a great addition for many iOS users if it finally releases.
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Apple has also been spotted working on another new app, which is exclusively dedicated to games and is set to be released with a future iOS update.
Source: phonearena
