macOS 15 Rumored to Feature Revamped Calculator App

[MacRumors]

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.

Article Link: macOS 15 Rumored to Feature Revamped Calculator App

 

[abatabia]

Wake me when the iPad finally gets one.

 

[t0rqx]

iPad?

 

[HeavenDynamic]

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

 

[Vol Braakzakje]

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

 

[Sasparilla]

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

 

[Spooner83]

It's like let's redo the calculator app while there's so many other more important bugs to fix like the reminders app, the capability to lock multi-task windows so we don't accidentally swipe them away, the private-relay feature that ALWAYS screws up internet connectivity, and of course Siri shaming us for being lazy by saying "I can send results to your iPhone" instead of just telling us an answer.

 

[iamgalt]

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.

 

[hagar]

Wake me when the iPad finally gets one.

Will be another year. Don’t rush them. They’re a small startup.

 

[casperes1996]

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.

If you use Spotlight, its conversion functions pretty much support everything.

 

[Godspeed8230]

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.

 

[Torty]

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

 

[yellow8]

About time!

 

[bice]

An enhanced unit conversion system located in the main user interface, including for currency conversion with up-to-date exchange rates.

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.

 

[maternidad]

I need mathematical notation in the Notes app SO BAD.

 

[sw1tcher]

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

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? 🤣

 

[SABunting]

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]

OMG such an important, life changing feature

 

[AlmightyKang]

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

 

[sugargliderdude]

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

 

[segfaultdotorg]

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

 

[citysnaps]

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

 

[gigapocket1]

A new calculator….. really.

 

[iamgalt]

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]

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.