Apple is finally planning a calculator app for the iPad, more than 14 years after the device's launch, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Feature of the iPad application and calculator
iPadOS 18 will include a built-in Calculator app for all iPad models compatible with the software update, which is expected to be unveiled during the opening keynote at Apple's annual WWDC developer conference on June 10.

The lack of an official calculator app on the iPad has been a long-running meme on social media, as users wait for its arrival. Meanwhile, iPad users relied on calculator apps in the App Store, such as PCalc and Calcbot.

AppleInsider It was reported last week that macOS 15 would feature a revamped Calculator app with integration with the Notes app, a resizable window, a sidebar listing recent calculations, and more. While we haven't independently confirmed these details, it's possible that the updated Mac app will be based on the new iPad app.

The first iPadOS 18 beta is expected to be released immediately after the WWDC keynote, and the update is scheduled to be widely released in September.

Now, if only we could get Instagram and WhatsApp for the iPad…

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