“Sorry, I can’t invite you to my wedding because you use Android.”
this post was submitted on 04 Feb 2025
14 points (70.6% liked)
Apple
18043 readers
12 users here now
Welcome
to the largest Apple community on Lemmy. This is the place where we talk about everything Apple, from iOS to the exciting upcoming Apple Vision Pro. Feel free to join the discussion!
Rules:
- No NSFW Content
- No Hate Speech or Personal Attacks
- No Ads / Spamming
Self promotion is only allowed in the pinned monthly thread
Communities of Interest:
Apple Hardware
Apple TV
Apple Watch
iPad
iPhone
Mac
Vintage Apple
Apple Software
iOS
iPadOS
macOS
tvOS
watchOS
Shortcuts
Xcode
Community banner courtesy of u/Antsomnia.
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
Guests can view and respond to an invitation using the new iPhone app or on the web without needing an iCloud+ subscription or an Apple Account.
We have the web for that!
Why does this require an iCloud+ sub?
Why does this even exist beyond wanting more of peoples data?
What? You really think such a service/feature is useless?
You know event invites on Facebook was one of its biggest draws early on, right?
I don't think Apple is harvesting this data, but I could be wrong
If you don't think they are collecting any user data I have a bridge to sell you.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-invites/id6472498645
Doesn't appear that they are collecting anything they don't already have, but again I'm not an expert in privacy and legal lingo
And I'm not in the market for a bridge at this time, thank you though
Information about upcoming social events is extremely easy to monetize.
They already know the people, you just told them a valuable piece of ad targeting data that can be used against all your guests.
I sent my wife a test invite. It’s really cool and beats the hell out of making a new group text for every event to see if people want to come and hound them for answers.
No thanks, I’ll stick with Evite which works with everything and doesn’t need a subscription.
Do you suspect anyone will sign up for iCloud just for this feature? Neither do I.
What happened to texting, emailing, or calling people?
Evite does 2 out of those three. Your grandma with a land line you’ll still have to call.
With Apple Invites, users can create and easily share invitations, RSVP, contribute to Shared Albums, and engage with Apple Music playlists.
This is actually really awesome. Simplifying the shared album process on its own is super helpful and helps illustrate to me why this is separate from the Calendar app.
Can I also invite people from none iOS devices without apple account?
I wonder how long it will take until it's shut down by the Apple morality police due to being used for porn.