

Apple Calendar uses several third party providers, but the new “Confetti” service is rumored to be tied to iCloud. | Image credit — Apple
While details about “Confetti” are still scarce, its connection to iOS 18.3 suggests a close integration with Apple’s mobile operating system. This could mean that the service will be available across iPhones, iPads and Macs. It’s also possible that “Confetti” could tie into other Apple services, like iCloud and Reminders, creating a comprehensive system for managing events and related tasks. There was no mention of whether this service could integrate with existing calendar services, like Google Calendar, for example.
The timing of this potential release is interesting. We know that Apple is having a hard time keeping up with the competition in artificial intelligence, even considering alternatives such as DeekSeek to power their current subpar artificial intelligence capabilities. It’s possible that Apple is looking to temporarily mitigate that criticism by introducing other non-AI related features, and beefing up their current core products with capabilities that other competing products offer could be a step in the right direction. Numerous apps and services already exist for event planning, so Apple will need to offer something unique and compelling to attract users. Perhaps the tight integration with the Apple ecosystem, combined with a user-friendly interface, will be enough to make “Confetti” a popular choice.