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Apple updates Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Pixelmator Pro, and Freeform with new features
Key points
- Siri integration added to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.
- Collaboration features improved for shared documents and presentations.
- Pixelmator Pro gains Mac-exclusive Select and Mask tools on iPad.
- Freeform receives Dark Mode support and organizational folders.
iWork Suite Enhancements
Apple has updated Pages, Keynote, and Numbers with new capabilities. Users can now ask Siri questions about these applications to get answers. Additionally, the updates enable requesting access to shared presentations, documents, or spreadsheets, simplifying collaborative workflows by removing the need for the file owner to initiate sharing.
Pages for Mac introduces a new Screen View, which optimizes content for reading and focused writing. Numbers gains new trigonometry, statistics, and logic functions to assist with complex problem-solving in spreadsheets. Subscribers to Apple Creator Studio also receive new templates and themes across all three iWork apps, and Keynote features intelligent slide generation for tailored images.
Pixelmator Pro Updates
Pixelmator Pro on iPad now includes Select and Mask tools, which were previously exclusive to the Mac version. Both Mac and iPad applications receive two new template collections for sports and action-centric projects, along with new templates for launching creative ideas, businesses, or products.
A new Podcasts category has been added for creating cover artwork, sized appropriately for major podcast platforms.
Freeform Feature Additions
Freeform has been updated with several new features, including automatic adaptation of boards to Dark Mode. Users can now organize their boards into collections using folders and invite others to collaborate within these collections. Writing Tools with Apple Intelligence allow for rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing handwritten notes.
Users can also request access to collaborate on shared Freeform files or automate content addition using Shortcuts. In visionOS 27, Freeform will allow users to pull multiple items from a board, such as images, videos, sticky notes, shapes, and 3D models, into their space and view 3D models collaboratively.
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Reporting from
Apple released updates for its iWork suite (Pages, Keynote, Numbers), Pixelmator Pro, and Freeform, introducing new functionalities for productivity and creative tasks. These updates include Siri integration for iWork apps, enhanced collaboration features, and new tools for image editing and digital whiteboarding.