macOS 15 Rumored to Feature Revamped Calculator App (2024)

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Apple will debut a major revamp of the Calculator app in macOS 15 later this year, according to AppleInsider.

The overhauled version of the Calculator app for Mac will reportedly feature:

An enhanced unit conversion system located in the main user interface, including for currency conversion with up-to-date exchange rates.
"Math Notes" to allow the Notes app to communicate with the Calculator app in mathematical notation, also coming to iOS 18.
A history tape in the sidebar to show previous calculations, likely accessible via a dedicated button on the top left, which also provides options to toggle between all three calculator views: Basic, scientific, and programmer.
Adjustable window size across all three calculator views, with buttons that enlarge and change shape as needed.

The redesigned app will apparently offer a new design inspired by its iPhone counterpart in iOS 18, featuring rounded buttons. macOS 15 is almost certain to be previewed alongside iOS 18 and Apple's other major software updates at WWDC on June 10, followed by official release in the fall.

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abatabia

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Yesterday at 6:26 AM

Wake me when the iPad finally gets one.

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t0rqx

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iPad?

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HeavenDynamic

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Yesterday at 6:29 AM

Nice, I guess.
How about giving the iPad the same thing?

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Vol Braakzakje

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Yesterday at 6:29 AM

Nice! And with the new M4 chip the calculator app will feel snappier than ever.

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Sasparilla

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Yesterday at 6:30 AM

I'll take those changes, it actually sounds really nice (for a calculator application).

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Spooner83

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iamgalt

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Yesterday at 6:31 AM

It would be nice if this also came to iPad OS. I would also like to see construction functions added, like feet and inches and building areas.

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hagar

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abatabia said:
Wake me when the iPad finally gets one.
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Will be another year. Don’t rush them. They’re a small startup.

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casperes1996

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iamgalt said:
It would be nice if this also came to iPad OS. I would also like to see construction functions added, like feet and inches and building areas.
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If you use Spotlight, its conversion functions pretty much support everything.

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Godspeed8230

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Yesterday at 6:34 AM

Nice. However, nothing beats my Texas Instruments TI-34 II calculator. It got me through High School, University and is now an essential tool at my job - it does some calculations more efficiently than Excel.
Sometimes things that are simple are the best.

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Torty

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M4 needed for the calculator cause it’s AI powered?

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yellow8

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Yesterday at 6:34 AM

About time!

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bice

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MacRumors said:
An enhanced unit conversion system located in the main user interface, including for currency conversion with up-to-date exchange rates.
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Something I had and enjoyed in a dashboard widget a looooong time ago. But I don't get why exchange rates should live in a calculator.

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maternidad

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I need mathematical notation in the Notes app SO BAD.

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sw1tcher

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Yesterday at 6:36 AM

Apple will debut a major revamp of the Calculator app in macOS 15 later this year, according to AppleInsider.
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Interesting choice of image to accompany an article about a revamp to the Calculator app in macOS 15. Opportunity to show of someone's office/desk setup? 🤣

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casperes1996 said:
If you use Spotlight, its conversion functions pretty much support everything.
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This is by far one of my favourite macOS features. Unit conversions, but even currencies etc. So quick! And for a while, it stays on the spotlight text entry bar. I try this daily on Windows 10 / 11 at work, and I find myself frustrated by how it disappears when 'Start' is closed, and I have to force it with an '=' to get it to register as a sum, and wait for Bing to load like a web browser. We're far from the days of Bertron Serlet mocking Windows at WWDC (sadly), but the Mac still beats it in pure intuitiveness in day to day use!

MazingerZND

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OMG such an important, life changing feature

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AlmightyKang

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Yesterday at 6:38 AM

No no no no no they better not break it. It currently has RPN mode and works properly.

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sugargliderdude

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Yesterday at 6:39 AM

wow, what a game changer, this might make me want to upgrade from Ventura, so innovating.

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segfaultdotorg

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So, they're upgrading it to do the same thing the Windows version does?

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citysnaps

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Yesterday at 6:39 AM

Sounds good, looking forward to seeing it. pCalc has been my go-to scientific RPN calculator for years for both macOS and iOS.

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gigapocket1

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Yesterday at 6:40 AM

A new calculator….. really.

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iamgalt

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Yesterday at 6:42 AM

casperes1996 said:
If you use Spotlight, its conversion functions pretty much support everything.
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I don't want to convert construction units, I want to be able to add distances, or get areas. 15'-4 7/8" - 3'-7 1/4". 12'-6" x 15'-4 1/2", etc.

steve123

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Huh? Seriously, is this report representative of all they have to offer to upgrade this essential app? I use a calculator probably more than I use email. If this is all we get with an update to calculator we should seriously consider if Apple has any talent left in the company to understand their customers.

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