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Apple Invites emoji replies, confetti in latest update

Apple Invites received its second summer update (version 1.10) adding emoji reactions for hosts and guests and a confetti animation when replies are sent, along with routine bug fixes and performance improvements; this follows June’s update that introduced cohosting, public guest lists, and new backgrounds. The app remains targeted at iCloud+ subscribers and supports RSVP responses on iPhone and iPad.

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Samsung Galaxy Card debuts in US

Samsung, in partnership with Barclays and Visa, is launching the Samsung Galaxy Card as its first US credit card integrated into Samsung Wallet to streamline payments and financing for Samsung devices, with no annual fee and tiered cash back including 5% on Samsung purchases plus bonuses for using Samsung Wallet and streaming services. The rollout, timed around Samsung’s Unpacked event and set to begin July 22, expands digital-wallet native cards in the US and marks Barclays’ continued foray into such partnerships.

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