Overview

• Apple released the update on August 26, adding a countdown widget in three sizes—small, medium, and large—for quick event glanceability on the Home Screen.
• The widget counts down to upcoming events and opens the Invites app for full details when tapped.
• Invites is free to download, but creating events requires an iCloud+ subscription.
• The app runs on iPhones with iOS 18 or later, and invitees can RSVP via the web without needing an Apple device; collaborative playlists require Apple Music.
• Invites supports custom designs with photos and adjustable fonts, includes Maps and Weather details automatically, offers host messages, and collects photos through Shared Albums.