Apple has removed older versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers from the Mac App Store, consolidating to Creator Studio-compatible versions. The free apps remain available but now include features that encourage Creator Studio subscriptions. New users will only see the subscription-enabled versions, though existing users can still access older versions through their download history.
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Apple Has Hidden the Pre-Creator-Studio Versions of Keynote, Numbers, and Pages in the Mac App Store
Apple delists free versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers from the Mac App Store, funneling new users toward Creator Studio subscriptions while retroactively monetizing core productivity apps.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Daring FireballBY sys://pipeline
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