Apple Inc. is said to be gearing up for the release of a Calculator app specifically designed for the iPad in conjunction with the launch of iPadOS 18. The introduction of this new app is highly anticipated and is rumored to be officially announced during Apple's annual developers conference WWDC, scheduled for June 10. The absence of a native Calculator app on iPads has been a running joke on social media, leading many users to express eagerness for its arrival.
For years, iPad users have resorted to utilizing third-party calculator apps from the App Store due to the lack of an official offering from Apple. With the potential introduction of the Calculator app for iPads, users could finally have access to a built-in solution that caters to their mathematical needs. Reports suggest that this move by Apple marks the first time the tech company will be including a Calculator app on iPads since the device's initial launch 14 years ago.
Furthermore, recent news indicates that the macOS 15 update will bring a redesigned Calculator app complete with integrated features such as the Notes app, a resizable window, and a sidebar displaying recent calculations. Speculations suggest that the revamped Mac app could draw inspiration from the newly introduced iPad app. Following the WWDC keynote, the first beta of iPadOS 18 is anticipated to be released, paving the way for a wider rollout of the update in September. In addition to the anticipated software updates, Apple is also reported to be planning a special event focusing on new iPad models, potentially breaking an extended gap in product releases. This launch is rumored to include various iPad Pro and iPad Air models, an updated Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil accessories.