Social Media Reacts After Apple Finally Brings Native Calculator App to iPad with iPadOS 18

After years of anticipation and user requests, Apple has finally introduced a native Calculator app for the iPad, unveiled during the WWDC 2024 keynote. This long-awaited feature arrives with iPadOS 18 and includes an exciting new capability: Apple Pencil integration.While the iPad calculator retains the familiar look of its iOS counterpart, it introduces a groundbreaking feature called "Math Notes." This addition allows users to scribble equations directly in the app with the Apple Pencil, transforming handwritten problems into solved solutions instantly. The feature doesn’t just recognize handwriting but also performs the calculations, making it an invaluable tool for students and professionals alike.“Calculator comes to iPad. Biggest cheer of the day. Not joking,” declared MKBHD, reflecting the enthusiasm shared by many in the tech community.Calculator comes to iPad. Biggest cheer of the day. Not joking— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) June 10, 2024 The "Math Notes" feature represents a significant leap forward in digital learning and productivity. By allowing users to draw formulas and have them solved on the spot, Apple is once again setting a new standard for educational tools. This innovation could revolutionise the way students learn and solve maths problems, although it might also raise concerns among educators about the ease with which students can now complete their work.Rumours of a native calculator app for the iPad have circulated for years. The speculation finally ended with this announcement, but hints of something special had been teased earlier. Three years ago, Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, hinted at a unique iPad calculator in a video with YouTuber MKBHD. He emphasised Apple’s commitment to bringing something distinctive to the table, and with the release of iPadOS 18, that promise has been fulfilled.The reaction from iOS users has been overwhelmingly positive, with social media buzzing about the new feature. User's reaction to the post:Let’s check out some of the reactions of the users after this news broke out. Apple announcing Calculator on iPad pic.twitter.com/KOtqCLYhlT— gaut (@0xgaut) June 10, 2024 Waiting for the iPad calculator to be announced... #WWDC24 pic.twitter.com/cPoFcOdGH5— Basic Apple Guy (@BasicAppleGuy) June 10, 2024 Me: “lol they finally brought a calculator to the iPad”Me 2 minutes later: “holy crap math notes are amazing” pic.twitter.com/oLTEGuqoMi— Yuri Sagalov (@yuris) June 10, 2024 Calculator app is FINALLY coming to the iPad #WWDC24 pic.twitter.com/KNcIOt9xC4— Morning Brew ☕️ (@MorningBrew) June 10, 2024 Apple: best I can do is a calculator for your ipad pic.twitter.com/Cfud7mzrCZ— Eye for Retail (@EyeforRetail_) June 10, 2024 All calculator app developers right now#WWDC24 pic.twitter.com/A9qNlHs2kf— Abhishek Singh (@AbhishekMarkets) June 10, 2024 iPadOS 18 also includes “Smart Script,” a feature designed to enhance handwriting legibility.

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Social Media Reacts After Apple Finally Brings Native Calculator App to iPad with iPadOS 18

Apple introduces a native iPad Calculator app with Apple Pencil integration and "Math Notes" for solving handwritten equations in iPadOS 18.

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