Apple Finally Plans to Release a Calculator App for iPad Later This Year

[MacRumors]

Apple is finally planning a Calculator app for the iPad, over 14 years after launching the device, according to a source familiar with the matter.

iPadOS 18 will include a built-in Calculator app for all iPad models that are compatible with the software update, which is expected to be unveiled during the opening keynote of Apple's annual developers conference WWDC on June 10.

AppleInsider last week reported that macOS 15 will feature a revamped Calculator app with a resizable window, integration with the Notes app, a sidebar that lists recent calculations, and more. While we have not independently confirmed those details, it is possible that the updated Mac app will be based on the new iPad app.

The lack of an official Calculator app on the iPad has been a long-running meme on social media, given it is such a basic tool. In the meantime, iPad users must rely on third-party calculator apps in the App Store, such as PCalc and Calcbot.

In June 2020, Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi told tech reviewer Marques Brownlee that the company simply "hadn't gotten around" to releasing a "great" calculator app for the iPad. "That day may come," he added.

The first beta of iPadOS 18 is expected to be released immediately following the WWDC keynote, and the update should be widely released in September.

Now, if only we could get Instagram and WhatsApp for the iPad…

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[abatabia]

It’s a miracle!!

 

[sniffies]

Finally, Apple is able to bring Calculator app to iPad thanks to technological advancements in AI and quantum computing.

 

[jz0309]

it's magic ...
"later this year", it got to be magic if it takes that long ...

 

[jmarsh5]

Calculator on iPad. Innovation.

 

[madmin]

The EU made them do it

 

[aUniqueName]

How bout the Health app on Mac? Every one of apples native apps should be on all their platforms.

 

[Deine Mudda]

Apple is finally planning a Calculator app for the iPad, over 14 years after launching the device, according to a source familiar with the matter.

iPadOS 18 will include a built-in Calculator app for all iPad models that are compatible with the software update, which is expected to be unveiled during the opening keynote of Apple's annual developers conference WWDC on June 10.

The lack of an official Calculator app on the iPad has been a long-running meme on social media, as users have waited for its arrival. In the meantime, iPad users have relied on calculator apps in the App Store, such as PCalc and Calcbot.

AppleInsider last week reported that macOS 15 will feature a revamped Calculator app with integration with the Notes app, a resizable window, a sidebar that lists recent calculations, and more. While we have not independently confirmed those details, it is possible that the updated Mac app will be based on the new iPad app.

The first beta of iPadOS 18 is expected to be released immediately following the WWDC keynote, and the update should be widely released in September.

Now, if only we could get Instagram and WhatsApp for the iPad…

Article Link: Apple Finally Plans to Release a Calculator App for iPad Later This Year

This is beyond pathetic.
But yeah…“finally“.

 

[fenderbass146]

So brave

 

[cicalinarrot]

It took so long because they wanted it to feature all of the numbers.

 

[Populus]

I guess the minimum requirement for such a powerful tool will be an M1 chip.

 

[Sevendaymelee]

The iPad needs 100% parity with iPhone. There is no (good) excuse for anything less.

 

[NicosAccount]

I guess the minimum requirement for such a powerful tool will be an M1 chip.

2024 ipad pro only

 

[VisceralRealist]

I wonder how they got over the hurdle of it "looking weird", since that seemed to be the main reason they've held off so long?

 

[luke_s1911]

Wow, the research on that is finished? Will it be snappy?

 

[airwalk331]

Welcome to 2024, Apple.

 

[harold.ji]

It is all about AI!!!

 

[oofio2461]

but is apple only going to limit the feature to the m3 ipads??

 

[dz5b609]

Steve Jobs turning around in his grave.

 

[Orange Bat]

“Today Apple is releasing what we believe is the greatest calculator App ever made. We call it: Calculator!”

 

[scrapesleon]

Wow took them 14 years for this innovation

 

[SVTmaniac]

This is courage. I hope it’s a carbon neutral calculator. Please think of the Sea Turtles!

 

[WiiDSmoker]

Exclusive to iPad Pro 12.9 2024

 

[iRobertM]

Will be good to have a proper calculator app opposed to all those ad ridden ones in the store.

 

[tomtad]

The technology is finally here!