January 2nd 2025.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to double-check a simple math calculation? Maybe you couldn't remember if 9+6 was still 15, so you discreetly pulled out your phone and opened the calculator app. It's a bit embarrassing, but at least no one else would know, right? Well, that sense of privacy may no longer be guaranteed. In a recent viral TikTok video with over 700,000 views, an Apple user revealed a shocking discovery – their calculator app now keeps a secret history of all their calculations. And it's not just them, other iPhone users also chimed in with their own embarrassing calculations.
The video sparked a debate among viewers – would you rather have your internet history or your calculator history exposed? It's certainly a tough choice, but one thing is for sure – Apple's decision to keep track of our mathematical struggles has caused a lot of embarrassment. And to make matters worse, this feature is only available for those running on iOS 18. So, if you haven't updated your software to the latest version, now might be a good time to do so. Not only will you avoid any security issues, but you'll also be able to access your calculator history.
So, how exactly can you find your calculator history? It's quite simple. Just open the calculator app on your iPhone and tap on the icon in the top left corner. This will reveal your past calculations, categorized into "Today," "Previous 7 Days," and "Previous 30 Days." And you'll be surprised by how detailed this history is – it even includes the exact time and date of each calculation.
But what can you do with this information? Well, there are a few options. You can reload a previous calculation by tapping on it, copy the answer, or delete it altogether. And if you want to delete multiple calculations at once, simply tap on "Edit" at the top right corner of the history menu. Then, select the calculations you want to get rid of and press "Delete All" at the bottom of the screen. This way, you can save yourself from any further embarrassment.
But don't worry too much about your embarrassing calculations staying on your phone forever. The calculator history automatically gets deleted after 30 days. So, you won't have to relive your struggles with basic math every time you open the app. It's a relief to know that our mathematical mishaps have an expiration date. So, let's all take a moment to thank Apple for reminding us to always check our calculator history before someone else does.
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