iPadOS 26 Gets New 3D Graphing Feature for Math Notes

[MacRumors]

Apple improved the Math Notes feature in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, allowing users to input equations to create graphs in three dimensions.

Math Notes was added in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. It works in the Notes app, or through a Math Notes option that's accessible through the Calculator app. The feature is designed to solve math problems or equations when an equals sign is entered. On the iPhone, Math Notes works with typed equations, but on the iPad, you can write out equations by hand with the Apple Pencil and get in-line results.

With iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, when you write an equation with three variables, Math Notes is able to create a graph with three dimensions. So, for example, if you write an equation like z=sin(x^2 + y^2), you'll get a ripple graph.

To use the feature, write or type an equation and then tap on one of the variables and choose the Insert 3D graph option. 3D graphs can be enlarged, resized, and moved using tap and drag gestures. While it is available on both iPhone and iPad, the feature works better on the iPad due to the larger display area. If you're handwriting Math Notes on the iPad, write an equation and then circle it to get to the graphing options.

The new 3D graphic functionality could be useful for linear algebra and multivariable calculus visualizations, and the graphs that are output can be copied and pasted into other apps.

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are in the early stages of testing and are only available to developers at the current time. Apple plans to release a public beta in July, and a launch will follow in September.

Article Link: iPadOS 26 Gets New 3D Graphing Feature for Math Notes

 

[Reason077]

Traumatic flashbacks to using Mathematica in my student days. I’ll be steering well clear of this.

 

[MacLawyer]

Now THAT's nice. Well done Apple.

 

[DocMultimedia]

Traumatic flashbacks to using Mathematica in my student days. I’ll be steering well clear of this.

Yeah, simple notes app is now as powerful as the best product for math sorts just a decade ago. Really impressive.

Soon it will be able to replicate my thesis in nuclear physics. 👴🏻

 

[citysnaps]

Hmmm… Math Notes is news to me. When did that come out? Will have to check it out. Though not expecting it to be like Matlab, which I’m used to.

 

[Avidos1]

Been available on the mac for 40 years…

 

[cnnyy20p]

Been available on the mac for 40 years…

Well graphing app on mac seriously need updates.

 

[platinumaqua]

Reminds me of the days when I had to use Graphing Calculator (Mac OS 9) and Grapher (Mac OS X)

 

[freedomlinux]

Hmmm… Math Notes is news to me. When did that come out?

WWDC 2024, for iPad 18. After all the years with no calculator, Math Notes was an unexpected surprise.

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[tonywalker23]

All because two guys forty years ago were willing to sneak into Apple and work for free...

Graphing Calculator Story

 

[svish]

Nice to see the changes. Will be useful for some. Happy to see the improvements to the Notes app in both iPadOS 18 and 26.

 

[StellarVixen]

Is this just the code from macOS Grapher ported over to iPadOS?

 

[mauriziodececco]

Again, it would be useful it the correct mathematical language is used: you plot functions, not equations.
Yes, it still do not solve equations.

 

[Dr Nobody Important]

Apple improved the Math Notes feature in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, allowing users to input equations to create graphs in three dimensions.

Math Notes was added in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. It works in the Notes app, or through a Math Notes option that's accessible through the Calculator app. The feature is designed to solve math problems or equations when an equals sign is entered. On the iPhone, Math Notes works with typed equations, but on the iPad, you can write out equations by hand with the Apple Pencil and get in-line results.

With iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, when you write an equation with three variables, Math Notes is able to create a graph with three dimensions. So, for example, if you write an equation like z=sin(x^2 + y^2), you'll get a ripple graph.

To use the feature, write or type an equation and then tap on one of the variables and choose the Insert 3D graph option. 3D graphs can be enlarged, resized, and moved using tap and drag gestures. While it is available on both iPhone and iPad, the feature works better on the iPad due to the larger display area. If you're handwriting Math Notes on the iPad, write an equation and then circle it to get to the graphing options.

The new 3D graphic functionality could be useful for linear algebra and multivariable calculus visualizations, and the graphs that are output can be copied and pasted into other apps.

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are in the early stages of testing and are only available to developers at the current time. Apple plans to release a public beta in July, and a launch will follow in September.

Article Link: iPadOS 26 Gets New 3D Graphing Feature for Math Notes

For those who wanted this feature, you can thank me. I submitted the feature request after Math Notes was available. Of course they were probably already working on it!

 

[Dr Nobody Important]

Again, it would be useful it the correct mathematical language is used: you plot functions, not equations.
Yes, it still do not solve equations.

Functions need to be in a form of an equation.