Freeform (Apple)
| Freeform | |
|---|---|
Screenshot of Freeform on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 26 | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Initial release | December 13, 2022 |
| Operating system | iOS (16.2–), iPadOS (16.2–), macOS (13.1–), and visionOS (1.0–) |
| Platform | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Type | Whiteboarding |
| License | Proprietary |
Freeform is a digital whiteboarding application developed by Apple for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS devices, first revealed during the 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference,[1] and officially launched on December 13, 2022, alongside iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS 13.1.[2] It allows users to create infinitely scaling canvases called "boards", which can display a range of inputs including text notes, photos, documents, and web links.[3] There are also a variety of pen and brush tools available on the iOS and iPadOS versions of the software, letting users add sketches or handwriting to their boards similar to the tools available in the Notes app, which are compatible with the Apple Pencil.[4]
The app is designed to encourage brainstorming and enable real-time collaboration between users, with support for FaceTime and iCloud syncing.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Mehta, Ivan (2022-11-09). "Apple's Freeform aims to be a collaborative whiteboard for everyone". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on 2024-03-09. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative brainstorming and collaboration". Apple (Press release). 13 December 2022. Archived from the original on 25 August 2024.
- ^ "iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 Betas Introduce Freeform App". MacRumors. 25 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "Freeform whiteboard drawing on iPad". Apple Support. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
- ^ "Apple Launches 'Creative Brainstorming' Freeform App". PCMag Australia. 2022-12-14. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2022-12-29.