Discover the time-saving tricks and hidden features lurking in your iPhone’s calculator

In a revelation that has left iPhone users pleasantly surprised, it appears that many have been underestimating the capabilities of the iPhone’s calculator app. While most of us turn to this trusty tool for quick calculations, there are hidden features that can enhance its efficiency.

The common frustration of having to delete an entire calculation just to fix a single input is now a thing of the past. Few users know that you can delete numbers individually by a simple left or right swipe across the display, saving time and effort.

But that’s not all – for those looking to speed up their calculations, there’s a nifty trick. You can copy your last result without even entering the calculator app. After completing a calculation, head over to a different app, tap and hold down the calculator app, and an option to copy your last figure will appear.

Beyond the basics, the iPhone calculator harbors more advanced features. It can transform into a scientific calculator by ensuring your screen orientation isn’t locked and flipping your phone lengthways. This reveals buttons for exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Dive even deeper by hitting the ‘2nd’ button for additional secret functions.

In a quirky twist, the scientific calculator offers a ‘Rand’ button for generating random numbers, adding an unexpected gaming element. Switching between the standard and scientific modes is seamless, as the app retains all calculations even during the transition.

The iPhone calculator, a staple since the phone’s 2007 launch, proves to be more than meets the eye. It’s a time-saving companion with features waiting to be explored, making number crunching a breeze.