Posted 9/21/2023, 4:25:42 PM

Apple Updates Pages, Keynote, Numbers Apps with New Features Like 3D Objects, Collab Tools

Apple updated Pages, Keynote, and Numbers for iOS and macOS with new features like 3D objects, stickers, collaboration, and more.
The iOS apps added support for 3D USDZ files, new templates, collaboration over FaceTime, and more.
The macOS apps also now support USDZ files and have new themes and templates.
The updates are available for free on the App Store for iOS and Mac App Store for macOS.
iOS 17 launched with new features like StandBy mode, live voicemail, improved autocorrect, FaceTime video messages, and more.

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