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Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Pixelmator Pro just got new features

Apple has rolled out new updates across its Creator Studio software suite, bringing fresh features to Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Freeform. Simultaneously, Apple and third-party developers have released updates for Final Cut Camera, adding support for the variable aperture and ProRes capabilities of the iPhone 18 Pro alongside advanced options running on iOS 27. Applications such as Mavis Camera and Halide are also incorporating new aperture controls for the latest hardware, allowing users to modify video focus and utilize enhanced professional capture modes after filming.

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  • ✓ Apple is rolling out updated versions of Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Freeform under the Apple Creator Studio suite.
  • ✓ Final Cut Camera now supports variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro and pro options with iOS 27.
  • ✓ Mavis Camera 8.2 and the Halide camera app added iPhone 18 Pro aperture control.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Apple introduced new application features across the Apple Creator Studio suite alongside hardware-specific camera tools for the iPhone 18 Pro.

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  1. Apple Creator Studio Apps and Final Cut Camera Receive Major Updates

    Apple has rolled out new updates across its Creator Studio software suite, bringing fresh features to Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Freeform. Simultaneously, Apple and third-party developers have released updates for Final Cut Camera, adding support for the variable aperture and ProRes capabilities of the iPhone 18 Pro alongside advanced options running on iOS 27. Applications such as Mavis Camera and Halide are also incorporating new aperture controls for the latest hardware, allowing users to modify video focus and utilize enhanced professional capture modes after filming.

    Why it matters

    The software refreshes target both Apple's productivity tools and professional creative software, reflecting an expansion of features tailored to the newest hardware releases like the iPhone 18 Pro. Integration of tools like expanded ProRes support and variable aperture control signals deeper collaboration between Apple's mobile hardware and its creative applications. These additions expand workflow and collaboration options for creators utilizing iOS 27 and macOS ecosystems.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple is rolling out updated versions of Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Freeform under the Apple Creator Studio suite.
    • Final Cut Camera now supports variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro and pro options with iOS 27.
    • Mavis Camera 8.2 and the Halide camera app added iPhone 18 Pro aperture control.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Apple Creator Studio lets users change iPhone 18 Pro video focus after filming.

    What to watch next

    • Full deployment details of the productivity app updates across all user tiers
    • Third-party application adoption rates for iOS 27 features
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. 9to5Mac — Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Pixelmator Pro just got new features
    2. Apple — New updates coming to Apple Creator Studio
    3. AppleInsider — Variable aperture iPhone 18 Pro now supported by Final Cut Camera
    4. PetaPixel — Final Cut Camera Gets Major Update, Including Expanded ProRes Support
    5. MacRumors — Apple Creator Studio and Final Cut Camera Get New Features
    6. RedShark News — Mavis Camera 8.2 adds iPhone 18 Pro aperture control and ProRes RAW
    7. Apple — Final Cut Camera now supports variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro and even more pro options with iOS 27
    8. The Verge — The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture
    9. appleinsider.com — Apple Creator Studio lets you change iPhone 18 Pro video focus after filming
    10. 9to5mac.com — Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Pixelmator Pro just got new features
    11. www.apple.com — New updates coming to Apple Creator Studio - Apple
    12. www.cultofmac.com — Apple Creator Studio gets a big batch of new features
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