Although there are numerous third-party calculator apps available, it's worth acknowledging the efficiency and versatility of the built-in calculator app on the iPhone. At first glance, it may seem like a basic tool, but in reality, it hides a series of functions that make it easier to use. Let's discover some of the most useful features.
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Since the first version of the Calculator app, it has evolved rather little, but it has indeed added some functions that make it even more useful. These are the following:
- Swipe to erase digits: We all can make mistakes when entering numbers occasionally. The good news is that we don't need to erase the entire value if we make a mistake. Simply swiping left or right over the number allows us to go back and delete the last digit we added.
- Copy and paste: A simple function, but one that may go unnoticed. Just press and hold on the value, then tap Copy to paste it wherever needed.
- Scientific calculator: Did you know that our iPhone has a built-in scientific calculator? That's right! Just rotate your device to a horizontal position, and you'll have access to more buttons, calculations, and options.
- Quick access to the calculator: For those moments when we need to make a quick calculation, we can add the calculator to the Control Center. Simply go to Settings, then Control Center, and tap the "+" next to Calculator.
The iPhone calculator, while not allowing us to directly obtain stock quotes in our spreadsheets like in Numbers, is a simple but useful tool that goes beyond what it seems at first glance. With these hidden features and functions, we'll optimize our usage, making any calculation we need to do as efficient as possible.
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