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Meta Releases Mac Version of Edits
Publication: Daring Fireball
Author: John Gruber
Source published: 05/11/2026, 20:27:05 UTC
Briefing created: 05/11/2026, 23:30:32 UTC
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Briefings
Meta announced the first macOS version of its Edits video editing app, a native desktop tool designed for creators who require mouse and keyboard precision. The update is scheduled for weekly releases, and the app supports macOS 15 Sequoia. The article notes that Apple previously failed to support the iPad with its main app, a gap the author suggests Apple should have addressed earlier. The author argues that Apple should prioritize creating a Mac version of iMovie to compete with CapCut and Edits, which are already successful on mobile platforms.
Key points
- Meta launched the first macOS version of its Edits video editing app, a native desktop tool designed for creators who require mouse and keyboard precision.
- The update is scheduled for weekly releases, and the app supports macOS 15 Sequoia.
Context
Meta released the first version of its desktop editor for macOS, expanding capabilities beyond mobile. The article highlights Apple's historical failure to support the iPad with its main app, suggesting Apple should have addressed this earlier. The author argues Apple should prioritize creating a Mac version of iMovie to compete with successful mobile apps like CapCut and Edits.
Limitations
The article is a personal blog post from Instagram's Edits blog, not a formal news report. Specific dates for the Mac version release are not provided, only the current date of the announcement. The author's opinions on Apple's strategy and the quality of the new app are subjective and not verified by external sources.
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