Apple Invites update leans on iOS 27's new features
Apple has released version 1.12.0 of the Invites app to integrate new features from the recently launched iOS 27. The update introduces full-resolution image sharing in Shared Albums and adopts photorealistic options for Image Playgrounds backgrounds. Additionally, the app simplifies guest verification by replacing code entry with a direct link in verification emails.
- ▪Apple Invites version 1.12.0 was released on September 30, 2026, to leverage new iOS 27 capabilities.
- ▪Shared Albums now support full-resolution image sharing for both Apple and non-Apple device users.
- ▪Image Playgrounds has been updated to include new photorealistic background generation options.
- ▪Guest email verification has been streamlined by using a tappable link instead of a manual code entry.
- ▪The updated app requires iOS 26.0 or later and has a file size of 113MB.
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News Apple Invites update leans on iOS 27's new features Malcolm Owen 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Wed Sep 30 2026, 03:31 PM EDT · 1 minute read Apple Invites An update for Apple Invites is making it better for users to create invitations and to relive their events in high resolution, with the iPhone app tapping into some of the features of iOS 27. The introduction of a new operating system version usually is accompanied by updates to Apple's apps to best take advantage of any new features it includes. With iOS 27 now out on iPhones, Apple Invites has undergone the same treatment. The update to version 1.12.0 released on September 30 includes three main feature changes, alongside the usual bug fixes and performance improvements.
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