Finally! Apple Launched the Long-awaited Calculator Apps on iPads

When we talk about Apple, we talk about quality and think of a company that does not follow the usual pattern. History has shown us that Apple does its own thing. Whether it was about launching bigger phones, introducing the USB-C type on its mobile devices, or not removing the notch from the iPhone, Apple has been unique. But one cannot disagree that, at the same time, it has been growing rapidly. These instances clearly demonstrate that the company is very different from others. In line with Apple’s unusual products and strategy-related decisions, one thing that has perplexed users for many years has been the absence of a native calculator application on its iPads. Just think about it: the Apple iPad has millions of users worldwide and hasn’t had a simple calculator application for the last 18 years. Nobody knows exactly why such a basic app has not been included in the iPadOS. As you might guess, this decision was taken because of deliberate design choices. Maybe Apple was worried about the lack of screen space on early iPads, or it was something that missed the attention of designers for 18 years, or it was one of those strange instances that had no explanation. However, the wait is over, as Apple launched the calculator application with iPadOS 18 at the recently concluded WWDC 2024. The best part is that the application is not a usual calculator but a well-thought-out app offering many features. These features cater to multiple types of users, such as students, professionals, and anyone needing them. Let’s explore the exciting features available in this new iPad Calculator Apps

Features of Apple iPad Calculator App

When you open the Apple iPadOS calculator app, it opens just like any other calculator app you may have seen on the Apple iPhone. However, it has a small calculator icon at the bottom left button; if you touch that, it shows four options. The first is the basic calculator, the second is the scientific calculator, the third is math equations, and the fourth is a converter.

Let’s talk about these four features of the Apple calculator application for iPads

Basic Calculator

The first option in the calculator application is the basic calculator, which works like any other simple calculator application. Users can use it to perform the normal arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, along with other usual functions. As stated, the interface looks the same as that of calculator apps available on other Apple devices.

Scientific Calculator

The scientific calculator is available as the second option in the iPad OS 18 calculator application. It can perform all the functions you would expect any scientific calculator to do. Again, the interface looks very similar to what you see on an iPhone, indicating that Apple is attempting to maintain the familiar design language in this iPad OS calculator apps.

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Math Equations

This is the revolutionary function of the iPadOS calculator app and happens to be the app’s highlight. This particular function supports Apple Pencil, allowing people to write down mathematical equations, and it will sort those out. Basically, users can write down math problems, and the app will solve them. Apple has called this feature Apple Math Notes. Many reviews have found this feature that uses AI to be a game changer because it can solve complex equations. It will be especially useful for students who can solve complex equations simply by writing about them.

Converter

As the name suggests, the converter is used to change one unit to another and is very easy to use. For example, the user can input the weight value in kg and select the bottom option to convert that into pounds, and it will do so straight away. Users can convert measurements into different units, such as kilometers into miles and miles into meters. Many other conversion shortcuts related to time, measurement, and other units are available in the application itself.

Apple has once again proven with the launch of the iPad calculator app that when it comes to providing a feature, it may launch later than others. Still, whenever it does, the user will get a better experience than their counterparts. The launch of the iPad calculator app is clearly a well-thought-out feature that Apple has made after doing lots of research.

This was one of the main highlights of the WWDC 2024 conference. Apple also introduced smart features such as handwriting recognition to make reading easier, along with some other small tweaks and customization options in iPadOS18.