Apple is already working hard on macOS 15, we know that for sure. It now appears that the company is planning to make considerable changes to its calculator app on the latest version of macOS.
According to a report from AppleInsider, the Cupertino-based company plans to launch a new calculator app at the fast-approaching WWDC in June. Some of these new features look promising, so it’s definitely something to be excited about if you’re a Mac user.
Apple last made significant changes to the calculator app in macOS 10.0 Yosemite, released in 2014, almost a decade ago.
What changes will be made to the macOS calculator?
The calculation app is reportedly undergoing a complete design overhaul. It will replace its bulky boxes with round buttons that bring it in line with the look and feel of iOS and the rest of Apple’s design language. Interestingly, the report claims that resizing the calculator will actually change the size and shape of the buttons, making them pill-shaped when stretched.
Of course, it’s not just a visual overhaul, as Apple is adding a new history strip feature that would let you see previous calculations, a feature available from competitors like OneNote. For people who perform multiple calculations at once, not having to go back and write down the results could be a huge time saver. Even if you use the advanced functions of the calculator in scientific or programmer mode, you will still be able to go back and see previous calculations. The report doesn’t say how many previous calculations it would remember, but I hope it’s all that have taken place since the app’s launch.
The conversion tool will be part of the macOS Calculator user interface, making it easier to work with different currencies. The feature was previously hidden in a drop-down menu, and having it in the interface makes accessing it quicker and easier.
Overall, these seem like smart design choices from Apple that will make using the calculator app more enjoyable. Of course, this is still a rumor and could be inaccurate, but it makes sense that Apple would overhaul the now-obsolete app.