Apple has finally launched a calculator app for the iPad, and it’s not just another ordinary calculator app. You can now perform unit conversions and solve mathematical problems and expressions intuitively. Honestly, I never thought I’d be excited about a calculator app, but the new features are so impressive that I had to share. Here are three new features in the calculator app for iPhone and iPad that are worth knowing.
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1. Scientific Calculator
I can use the scientific calculator on my iPhone in portrait mode. All I have to do is tap the little calculator button in the bottom left corner and select the Scientific option. It’s that simple.
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2. Unit Conversion
When working on my Windows laptop, I rely on its stock calculator app to convert currencies from US dollars to Indian rupees. I’m happy this feature is now available on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Notable unit conversions included in the new app are area, currency, energy, length, temperature, weight, and more.
3. Math Notes
As the name suggests, this feature helps you solve math problems – even outside the Calculator app. To use it, scribble down your math problem or expression in a note, add the equal sign, and the app will display an answer next to it.
What’s really cool is that it presents the answer to match your handwritten style. However, the full potential of Math Notes can be enjoyed on an iPad using an Apple Pencil.
Yes, the iPad finally has a calculator app. Too little too late? Not this time. You can also use the Calculator app to solve algebra equations, calculate budgets, and even create graphs with nothing but text.
Additionally, the app saves all your equations as notes in the History tab and offers the option to passcode-protect them, providing extra security and privacy.
Fun Fact: Microsoft Math Solver and Google Photomath apps have been doing similar things for years. There are several features that Apple outright copied from Android.
