Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers & Pages With Exciting Features

Apple has rolled out significant updates to its Keynote, Numbers, and Pages apps across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, bringing a mix of free features for all users and premium tools for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. These updates aim to enhance productivity, creativity, and collaboration, offering intuitive new tools and AI-powered options that make presentations, spreadsheets, and documents more dynamic than ever.

With Apple’s new Creator Studio bundle, users can unlock even more powerful features while the standard apps continue to receive limited improvements. Here’s a closer look at what’s new and how it affects your workflow.

Apple Creator Studio: Unlocking Premium Features

Apple Creator Studio is a subscription bundle that provides access to apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac and iPad. Priced at $12.99 per month or $129 annually in the U.S., the bundle also unlocks “intelligent features” and premium content for Keynote, Numbers, Pages, and Pixelmator Pro.

For Mac users, existing Keynote, Numbers, and Pages apps (version 14.5) will no longer receive new updates. To access both free and premium features, users must install the Apple Creator Studio editions (version 15.1). On iPhone and iPad, the App Store updates now include features for all users plus additional tools for subscribers.

What’s New in Keynote for All Users

Keynote gains several upgrades for everyone, focusing on fluid performance and visual enhancements:

• Liquid Glass: Enjoy smoother interactions and transitions while working on presentations.

• New iPadOS 26 Menu Bar: Access advanced options and controls without digging through menus.

• HDR Support: Make text and objects pop with vibrant colors on supported displays.

• Editable Shapes: Add personality and customization to your slides easily.

These updates improve workflow efficiency and let creators craft visually appealing presentations faster.

Premium Keynote Features for Creator Studio Subscribers

Apple Creator Studio subscribers gain access to advanced tools and content designed for professional-quality presentations:

• Exclusive professionally-designed themes for standout slides

• High-quality photos, graphics, and illustrations via the new Content Hub

• AI-powered tools like Super Resolution, Auto Crop, and quick edits

• Beta tools for generating slide drafts from text outlines and presenter notes

• Improved collaboration for iCloud files up to 4GB

These features are aimed at users who want faster content creation and more polished, high-impact presentations.

What’s New in Numbers for Everyone

Numbers also receives performance and visual updates similar to Keynote:

• Liquid Glass for smoother spreadsheet interactions

• Full menu bar controls in iPadOS 26

• Editable shapes to add visual interest and clarity

These improvements enhance usability and make handling complex spreadsheets more intuitive.

Numbers Premium Features for Creator Studio Subscribers

Creator Studio subscribers unlock advanced templates, AI-powered graphics, and curated content for professional spreadsheets:

• Access to professionally-designed templates

• Explore high-quality photos, graphics, and illustrations in the Content Hub

• Discover curated collections to speed up inspiration and workflow

With these features, Numbers becomes a more powerful tool for both creative and data-heavy projects.

Pages: Enhanced Tools Across Platforms

Pages updates include tools for creating visually compelling documents, both for free users and subscribers:

• Liquid Glass enhances document interaction

• Full menu bar controls in iPadOS 26

• Editable shapes and design elements for more personalized layouts

Premium users can also access Content Hub features, AI-powered tools, and advanced templates, making Pages a versatile solution for professional writing and design projects.

Apple’s latest updates clearly aim to blend everyday usability with professional-grade tools, catering to casual users and Creator Studio subscribers alike. With AI-powered enhancements, advanced templates, and new design options, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages are better equipped than ever for productivity, creativity, and collaboration across Apple devices.