Apple Brings AI Writing and Slide Tools to iWork
Apple has launched a beta assistant for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote that is limited to Creator Studio subscribers. The tool can create formulas and tables, draft or revise text, build slides, search the web, and insert material into documents. The release also adds support for the iPhone Duo and includes general fixes.
Apple’s beta assistant is tied to its Creator Studio plan, which costs $12.99 monthly and spans the company’s creator-focused apps. The three iWork apps remain free, but subscribers gain extra templates, themes, and curated Content Hub videos alongside the assistant.
The assistant’s capabilities vary by app: Numbers handles formulas, tables, and data visualization; Pages supports drafting, tone changes, and generated visuals; Keynote assists with slides, animations, and presenter notes. All three can search the web, insert findings, and offer feature guidance. The release also restores App Store availability after a temporary removal and adds iPhone Duo support.
The assistant could make document, spreadsheet, and presentation work faster for Apple users who subscribe, especially writers, students, and small teams. Because core apps stay free while AI features sit behind a monthly plan, access may vary by budget, potentially creating a two-tier experience. It may also normalize AI-assisted drafting and slide creation in workplaces and classrooms, raising expectations for speed while leaving final judgment with users.