The new Apple iOS 18 update will allow users to convert currencies via the Calculator app
A travel expert has shown off one of the newest features included in the Apple iOS 18 update, that’s perfect for your next getaway. Chelsea Dickenson, also known as Cheap Holiday Expert, spoke of a handy little update to the Calculator app, which will be useful when travelling abroad and dealing with different currencies.
Typically the Calculator app is used to suss out those tricky sums and equations you can’t quite figure out in your head. With the new iOS 18 update, which is now available to download, the Calculator can now double up as a currency converter.
In a recent video, Chelsea said she was “absolutely chuffed” with the feature as the app she’d been using for years recently introduced adverts which interrupted the user experience. “Maybe I’m a saddo, but that’s absolutely made my day,” she said.
In addition to the regular calculator features, the app now contains new details where you can convert currencies as well as units of measurements. Chelsea captioned her post: “Anyone else LOVE THIS or am I the only saddo?! Yep – the iPhone calculator now doubles up as fee currency converter.
“You just need to be on iOS 18. I tested it and it does work offline, though obviously it will use the exchange rate when it was last connected to the internet but it’s still gonna be really helpful at giving you a ballpark figure!”
So if you have an iPhone and looking to update your software with iOS 18, this is how you can convert currency on your calculator.
Convert units or currency in Calculator on iPhone
- Go to the Calculator app on your iPhone.
- While using the basic or scientific calculator, tap the Calculator Mode button, then turn on Convert.
- Tap the Conversion menu and choose the units or currencies you want to convert from and to.
- Swipe the categories at the top of the list to see others, such as Speed, Time, and Weight.
- Enter a value in either field to see conversions as you type.
Apple iOS users will also be able to convert units and currencies via the Maths Notes feature in the Notes app. For example, you will be able to write or type “50 m in feet =” in a note.
iOS 18 is compatible with:
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
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