Apple Develops New Application "Invites" For Meetings And Events

The Invites app, expected to offer a similar function to the Calendar app (photo: x @3utools ·)

JAKARTA - Apple appears to be working on a new app called "Invites," dedicated to meeting scheduling and events. This information comes from a code found in the latest beta developer iOS 18.3.

On Tuesday, January 7, Apple released the second beta developer iOS 18.3. Although this update does not bring any major features, references to an internal application called "Invites" were found in the software code. 9to5mac previously detected evidence of this app at beta iOS 18.2, but all of its references were removed in the release version. Now, "Invites" reappeared on iOS 18.3 beta.

The app is expected to offer a similar function to current Calendar apps, which will receive major updates in 2024 with the launch of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. The calendar now allows users to schedule live reminders of the app, and "Invites" is believed to bring further improvements to the scheduling-related features.

Main Function "Invites"

"Invites" is predicted to make it easier to schedule and organize meetings or events directly, with iCloud support for synchronizing data between Apple devices. Although there are no definite details regarding the new feature, this application is known to be connected to a system called GroupKit, which was previously not used on iOS 18.

The name of this app indicates that it focuses on a clean user interface and is fully dedicated to events, meetings, and invites. In addition, the app may offer features such as a list of participants who have confirmed attendance and integration with Apple Intelligence, enabling the addition of interactive elements such as Genmoji.

It is not yet certain whether the "Invites" application will be fully released. Apple is known to frequently change or even cancel the application that was being developed before the official launch. For example, in 2024, Apple changed the name of the Web Eraser feature to Distraction Control after receiving criticism from the publisher association.

While waiting for clarity on "Invites," users can still rely on iOS default Calendar apps or third-party solutions for event scheduling needs. With iOS 18.3 still in the early stages of beta testing, it is likely that the app will debut in the coming months, although it is not yet certain.