Apple may finally release a calculator app for iPad: report

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According to a new report, Apple may be making some significant changes to the Calculator app across its product lineup, including releasing it on the iPad. With the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) taking place on June 10, it is expected that iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 will be previewed during the keynote session. Multiple reports highlight that the Calculator app may get the spotlight at the event with new upgrades for macOS, integration with the Notes app, and its first appearance for the iPad.

calculator app for ipad

according to a report By MacRumors, the Cupertino-based tech giant is preparing to launch a dedicated calculator app for the iPad, 14 years after the launch of the tablet. Citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter, the report mentions that the iPadOS 18 update will feature an in-built Calculator app for all iPad models that the next OS update will support.

macOS may get new Calculator app features

However, it’s not just the iPad that will get a calculator-centric upgrade. according to a report According to AppleInsider, the existing Calculator app on macOS may also see a significant upgrade. The report highlights that the tech giant is testing new features in an upgraded version of the app codenamed “Graparrot”. The new app will see a change in design and may look similar to its iOS counterpart with circular buttons.

It may also be possible to change the size of the app with the adjustable window size feature. It is said that by expanding the window the round buttons become pill shaped. Additionally, the app may get a History Tape feature that will show previous calculations made through the Calculator app. The report claims that the History Tape feature will get its own dedicated button and a version of it will be available for the basic, scientist, and programmer editions of the app.

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Math Notes feature in iOS 18

The iPhone is also rumored to get a new calculator-related feature. according to a different report According to AppleInsider, the iOS 18 update can integrate the Notes app with the Calculator through a feature called Math Notes. Although details are unknown, it is believed that the feature will export calculation information to a separate note, allowing users to keep a record of it, or add to the information.


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