Creating invitations should feel easy, not stressful. Apple's Invites app makes it simple to create free digital invitations with built-in RSVP tools, even if your guests do not use iPhones.

You can design the invite, track responses, and share photos after the event, all from your iPhone. Below is a clear step-by-step guide with exact instructions so you can get it right the first time.

Oh, and if you want more options beyond Apple's Invites app, we also cover the best invitation apps for both iPhone and Android.

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Apple Invites keeps everything in one place. You design the invite, manage RSVPs and share memories without switching apps. You can:

Before you start, confirm these basics. You need:

Guests can view and RSVP without an iCloud+ subscription. The steps in this article were tested on an iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 26.2.

First, install the Apple Invites app.

Open the Invites app after installation.

You are now ready to build your invitation.

If you have created invites before, tap the plus icon in the top corner.

Grant photo or camera access if prompted.

Next, fill in the key information.

If you add both a date and a location, the app automatically shows:

You can add several optional features to enhance your invitation.

Add a Tile to bundle photos, playlists or links in one place by tapping Add Tile

Before sending, review everything.

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Once your invitation is live, you can share it in two different ways.

Guests who accept the invite will appear in your guest list.

This option sends a unique link to a single guest.

Guests can RSVP even if they do not own an iPhone.

Once your invitation is live, you can share it in two different ways.

Guests who accept the invite will appear in your guest list.

This option sends a unique link to a single guest.

Guests can RSVP even if they do not own an iPhone.

You stay in control after sending.

Your invitation appears on the app home screen under Upcoming.

Plans change, and edits are allowed.

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If you host a recurring event, such as a book club, save time.

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Apple Invites makes event planning feel simple again. You can create free digital invitations, send them in seconds and track RSVPs without chasing people down. Everything lives in one place, from guest lists to shared photos, which saves time and reduces stress. Best of all, guests do not need an iPhone to respond. That makes Apple Invites practical for real life, not just Apple users. Whether you are planning a birthday, a family dinner, or a casual meetup, this app helps you focus on the event rather than the logistics.

Would you consider replacing paper invites or group texts with Apple Invites, or are you still planning events the old way? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.

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The U.S. has reached an agreement with the Commonwealth of Dominica that could allow some asylum seekers arriving at the U.S. border to be transferred to the Caribbean nation, per reporting by The Associated Press.

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit described the agreement as "one of the primary areas of collaboration" between the two governments following recent U.S. entry restrictions imposed on Dominican nationals.

Skerrit said he has been in ongoing discussions with U.S. officials after the White House announced partial visa limitations announced on Dec. 16 but declined to provide details on how many asylum seekers could be sent to Dominica or when the transfers might begin. 

Skerrit’s engagement with U.S. authorities has led to what he called "careful deliberations of the need to avoid receiving violent individuals or individuals who will compromise the security of Dominica," underscoring concerns about public safety. 

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Dominica’s government continues to publicly address the larger framework of U.S. travel restrictions, even going as far as to say it "continues its engagement with the United States Embassy in Bridgetown and the State Department in Washington … in an effort to reverse a decision announced by the White House to impose partial travel restrictions on Dominican nationals, effective January 1, 2026."

The government then went on to clarify that U.S. authorities have said Dominican nationals who hold valid U.S. visas, including tourist, business, student and other categories, "can travel to the U.S. and its territories as is customary." The announcement reaffirms that lawful travel will continue under standard immigration laws.

According to the AP, the agreement reportedly conveyed that, much like similar pacts with countries such as Belize and Paraguay, the agreement follows broader U.S. efforts under President Donald Trump’s administration to encourage other nations to share responsibility for asylum-seekers.

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Some in Dominica’s political opposition say they are still waiting for answers. Thomson Fontaine, leader of the main opposition party, told AP that "the prime minister still has not told the Dominican public what exactly he has agreed to, in terms of the numbers of persons that are going to come to Dominica, where will they be housed, how will they be taken care of."

Dominica has a population of roughly 72,000, and the announcement leaves many concerned about adequate resources for the island to absorb asylum-seekers, according to Fontaine.

Talks are still ongoing, but officials have so far said little about when the plan would start or how it would be carried out.