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Apple is adding an AI chatbot to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers

SoftwareOctober 27, 20261 min read

Apple is adding an AI helper to its Pages, Keynote, and Numbers apps. The helper can write, design, and organize work for you, and it also updates its creative apps.

What happened

Apple is bringing an AI assistant to its office apps: Keynote (slides), Pages (documents), and Numbers (spreadsheets). The assistant uses AI models from Apple and OpenAI. It can read a document and understand what it is about, so it can help with tasks. Apple also lets outside AI agents (helper programs made by other companies) plug into these apps. The assistant is in beta, which means an early test version. It works on newer Apple devices that support Apple Intelligence, Apple's AI system.

Key facts

The assistant works on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27 or later.
Keynote, Pages, and Numbers support the Model Context Protocol (a standard way for AI helpers to connect to apps) on macOS 27 or later.
Pixelmator Pro gets Generate Fill, which edits part of a picture when you describe the change.
Existing Creator's Studio subscribers get the updates for free in November.

Other app updates

Apple is also updating its creative apps. Logic Pro gets a new Liquid Glass look (Apple's new design style) and an AI assistant that can set up a vocal track from one prompt. Final Cut Pro gets new templates and titles, plus a built-in library of stock videos, photos, and backgrounds called Content Hub.

Why it matters

This shows how Apple wants AI to be part of everyday work tools, not just a separate chatbot. Users could write, design, and analyze data with help from AI inside the apps they already use. Letting other companies' AI helpers join the apps also gives people more choice.

What to watch

Whether the beta assistant works well once more people test it.
How well the AI helpers from other companies connect to the apps.
Whether the free November update for subscribers arrives on time.

Glossary

Apple Intelligence: Apple's AI system that runs on newer Apple devices.
OpenAI: An AI company that makes models such as the ChatGPT chatbot.
Model Context Protocol: A set of rules that lets AI helpers connect to apps and tools.
Pixelmator Pro: An image editing app made for Mac and iPad.
Logic Pro: Apple's music recording and editing app for Mac and iPad.
Final Cut Pro: Apple's video editing app for Mac.

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