Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, and Keynote with Smart Features and Workflow Enhancements

Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, and Keynote with Smart Features and Workflow Enhancements

Apple has rolled out new updates for its iWork suite, bringing fresh capabilities to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The latest version, 14.4, builds on productivity and ease of use with several enhancements, especially for users running the newest versions of Apple’s operating systems.

Whether you're writing a report, crunching numbers, or putting together a presentation, these updates are designed to streamline your workflow—especially with features tied to Apple Intelligence and the new Shortcuts integrations.

What’s New in Pages 14.4

Pages 14.4 introduces a more fluid and intelligent writing experience, especially on iPad:

  • Screen View on iPad now arranges content in a continuous flow, optimized for easier reading and editing

  • Writing Tools let you make direct text edits within the document (requires iOS/iPadOS 18.4)

  • It's now easier to add pages to word-processing documents

  • You can export documents into different formats using Shortcuts

  • Enhanced copy and paste support when working with Freeform

What’s New in Numbers 14.4

Numbers gets a serious boost in functionality with over 30 new advanced functions:

  • Includes formulas like LET, LAMBDA, FILTER, SORT, and UNIQUE

  • Supports spilling arrays, letting one formula return results across multiple cells

  • Writing Tools are now available for editing text directly within spreadsheets

  • Support for Shortcuts-based export to other formats

  • Improved Freeform integration for smoother copy-paste workflows

  • Enhanced Excel compatibility when importing and exporting files

What’s New in Keynote 14.4

Keynote keeps things focused and simple in this update:

  • Use Writing Tools to make direct text edits in your slides

  • Export presentations into different formats using Shortcuts

  • Improved Freeform support for copy and paste actions

All three apps continue to be available for free and are updated across all Apple platforms. To get the latest versions, make sure your device is running iOS/iPadOS 18.4 or macOS Sequoia 15.4 or later.

With these upgrades, Apple is clearly making a push to tie productivity with intelligence, offering tools that help users write smarter, calculate faster, and present with ease. Whether you’re working on a paper, a spreadsheet, or a slideshow, the new iWork 14.4 features are worth checking out.

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