Apple has released a new update for its Invites app, introducing two features that make organizing events more interactive and personalized. The latest version, 1.13, allows hosts to create polls for guests and add floating emoji effects to invitations, giving users more control over event planning and customization.
Apple Invites Now Supports Guest Polls and Emoji Effects
The biggest addition is guest polling, which allows organizers to ask attendees questions directly within an invitation. Guests can vote on decisions such as party themes, food menus, or planned activities, helping hosts finalize arrangements without relying on separate group chats.
Apple has also introduced animated emoji effects that float across invitations, allowing organizers to match the visual appearance of an invite with the occasion.
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According to Apple’s App Store release notes, version 1.13 also includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
The update follows several earlier improvements, including full-resolution photo sharing and AI-generated invitation backgrounds, alongside iMessage integration and expanded guest management tools.
Availability and Requirements
The latest Apple Invites update is available for free through the App Store. However, creating invitations requires an iCloud+ subscription, which starts at $0.99 per month in the United States.
Guests can respond to invitations for free through the app or a web browser, even without an Apple device or Apple Account.
Apple originally introduced Invites in February 2025 as a dedicated platform for creating invitations, managing RSVPs, and sharing event memories.
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