Apple has been making some long-overdue updates to its apps, with the latest being the introduction of multiple timers in the Clock app last year. But the tech giant is not stopping there – rumors suggest that the next version of iPadOS may finally include a version of Apple’s first-party Calculator app for the iPad.
The Calculator app has been a staple on the iPhone since the beginning, but mysteriously absent from the iPad since its launch in 2010. Third-party apps have filled the void, but the lack of an official app from Apple has been a head-scratcher for many users.
The new Calculator app for iPad is rumored to include a history tape for tracking past calculations, a resizable window, and an updated round-button design. The similarities between the iPad and macOS versions of Apple’s apps suggest that the new Calculator app will have a similar design across both platforms.
While some may see the introduction of a first-party Calculator app as a threat to third-party apps like PCalc, the developer seems unfazed by the potential competition. It remains unclear why Apple took so long to include a Calculator app on the iPad, but users are excited about the possibility of having an official app from the tech giant.
Overall, Apple’s move to include a Calculator app on the iPad is a welcome update for users who have been waiting for this feature for years. Stay tuned for more news on the upcoming changes to Apple’s apps on the White Houser website.
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