For Keynote, Apple added a live camera view allowing presenters to engage directly with their audience and the Numbers app on iPhones, iPads and Macs has been updated to add pivot tables.
Apple announced a slate of updates to its iWork suite of productivity apps on Tuesday, unveiling new features within Keynote, Pages and Numbers. For Keynote, Apple added a live camera view allowing presenters to engage directly with their audience as they work through slides. The tool takes advantage of the front-facing camera on iPhones, iPads and Macs to allow presenters to stand alongside their presentations as they move through the slideshow. Apple said it was ideal for lectures, how-to videos and remote presentations through video conferencing apps. Using masks, frames, drop shadows and reflections, users can resize and stylize video objects « for a more elegant look. » Those who have external cameras can hook them up to their Mac for multiple video angles and iPhones or iPads can be used for live demos through a feature that allows a presenter to show the screen on a connected device. To help those presenting remotely, the new multi-presenter option allows multiple people to take turns moving through a slideshow and pass on control once they finish.
