Why is there no calculator for iPadOS 16?

[antiprotest]

Because it will probably be a M3 chip exclusive in the future. Apple cares about customer experience and would not want the animations to stutter or the shadows and other effects that are unrelated and unnecessary to the calculator in the first place to slow down the device. So they'd rather you don't have the feature you wanted at all.

 

[TonyC28]

The Apple Abacus, rumored to be released in the second half of 2023, will solve all of this.

 

[RickTaylor]

There are plenty of good calculator apps for the iPad. Which one to choose depends upon your needs. I use PCalc; it's very good. For graphing, I use desmos.

 

[symphony]

Because iPad apps must utilize the full screen, since iPad apps are designed as full screen windows. Apps don’t have their own unique sizes.

Calculator would look ridiculous as an iPad app, like a 12.9”, since it would have to at least work as a full screen.

This is why apps should have a windowed mode by default.

I’m talking about iPad apps, not widgets, not Control Center widgets, not designing specific features for iPadOS. Just apps.

 

[symphony]

iPhone doesn’t even need a Calculator app either, neither Mac, since Spotlight Search exist, right guys

 

[D3ggy]

It would be great but PCalc works great and even has an RPN mode for those who prefer that

PCalc is great, my go to calculator. Even better it has a 42 button

 

[tarsins]

I like having the calculator in control centre on iOS so the same would be great on the iPad.

 

[wonderings]

That will be an exciting new feature that will change everything in the tablet world. I am sure they don't have one because they do not want to steal sales from the iPhones or laptops. Don't worry, Apple knows what is best for you.

 

[bmac89]

I made the mistake of looking for Pcal on the App Store instead of Pcalc! It is a poop tracking calendar!

 

[satchmo]

What are the odds that Apple will quietly include one when iPad OS16 is unveiled in October?

 

[tomtad]

What are the odds that Apple will quietly include one when iPad OS16 is unveiled in October?

Given we've made it to the 16th version without a calculator I'd say zero!

 

[t0rqx]

It needs an M3 silicon to be able the calculations on the iPad. Same like Stage Manager needs an M1.

 

[satchmo]

Given we've made it to the 16th version without a calculator I'd say zero!

Sure, but we finally just got the weather app on the iPad so I'm hopeful. Not really expecting it, but hopeful.

 

[b.c.]

It would be great but PCalc works great and even has an RPN mode for those who prefer that

late to the party here, but +1
I love PCalc and RPN! (and miss all thoses great HP calculators too)

 

[Wizec]

I wish there were a built in calculator app. In the meantime, this is what I use:

‎Calculator Pro Elite

‎A modern calculator with extensive customization and powerful features. Design it exactly how you want it. Used by millions. Completely ad-free. MAKE IT YOURS ・Create custom themes with your own gradients, colors, or photos ・Choose from multiple button shapes and customize all colors ・Modern...

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