The calculator on your iPhone is more brilliant than you think (and here’s why)

Calculating something quickly on your iPhone is a piece of cake, but the calculator on your smartphone is capable of much more. There are several hidden functions hidden in this app. Say goodbye to your Casio or Texas Instruments.

Your iPhone’s calculator includes powerful functions such as a scientific mode, but you can also use other smart features to get even more out of the app. This is what Apple’s math hero is all about.

Your iPhone as a calculator

#1 Scientific mode

If your old scientific calculator is gathering dust somewhere in the attic, there’s good news. Grab your iPhone and open the Calculator. Turn your device horizontally and you will see that a lot of extra functions appear. If nothing happens, you have to make sure it Portrait orientation lock in the Control panel is turned off.

#2 Use the hidden backspace button

It happens more often than you’d like: you enter a calculation and you accidentally enter the wrong number. Don’t tap C to start over, but swipe left at the top of the screen to revert the last change. It can be that simple!

#3 Copy the result on your iPhone

Retyping is no longer of this time, especially if you want to use the result of your calculation elsewhere on your iPhone. Press and hold the result of the sum and tap copy. You can then paste the number into whatever app you want.

#4 Let Siri do the hard work

If you don’t have your hands free for a while, you can also use your iPhone’s calculator with the help of Siri. All you have to do is activate the smart voice assistant via the side button or Hey Siri and then name the sum. Within seconds, Siri has the answer ready for you.