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Apple removes old Pages, Keynote, Numbers apps for macOS

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Why This Matters

Apple's removal of the legacy Pages, Keynote, and Numbers apps from the Mac App Store signifies a consolidation towards the Creator Studio versions, streamlining the user experience and emphasizing the new feature set. This move impacts both consumers and developers by simplifying app choices and encouraging subscription-based enhancements, reflecting Apple's push towards integrated creative tools. For users, it means accessing the latest features more seamlessly, though it may also limit access to older versions for those who prefer them.

Key Takeaways

Apple has just made a change to its iWork lineup on the Mac, removing the old versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers from the App Store and leaving just the newer builds that support Apple Creator Studio.

iWork apps now only available in Creator Studio versions on the Mac

Earlier this year, Apple Creator Studio launched as a new bundle of pro-focused apps for creatives.

The bundle includes access to apps like Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and Logic Pro, but also exclusive features in Apple’s free iWork apps: Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.

On the iPhone and iPad, Apple made the new Creator Studio features available as updates to the existing App Store releases.

On the Mac though, the rollout was a lot more confusing.

Apple kept the old iWork apps for Mac available on the App Store and launched entirely separate iWork versions with the Creator Studio features.

Starting today, though, that oddity is no more. Per Aaron Perris, Apple has officially removed the old Pages, Keynote, and Numbers apps from the App Store.

Apple has removed the non Creator Studio version of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers for macOS

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