Apple released iPadOS 18, bringing two eagerly awaited features: Smart Script and the long-requested Calculator app. While iPad users will eventually see Apple Intelligence, they will need to wait for iPadOS 18.1 to access those features.
Smart Script: Handwriting Made Smarter
The new Smart Script feature enhances how users interact with handwritten notes. The tool learns a user’s handwriting, improving autocorrect and refining legibility while still preserving the uniqueness of individual writing styles. As users improve their handwriting, Smart Script adjusts to offer better corrections over time.
This feature also simulates handwriting when it corrects spelling or completes notes, creating a smoother and more intuitive note-taking experience.
Calculator Finally Arrives
After years of requests, iPadOS 18 finally includes a Calculator app. It mirrors the iPhone’s calculator, complete with a sidebar memory function for added utility. The addition fills a long-standing gap in the iPad’s software suite, offering users a simple but highly functional tool.
More Features Coming Soon
iPadOS 18 brings several customization tools from iOS 18, such as Home Screen personalization, new Lock Screen features, and expanded Control Center options. Apple Intelligence, set to introduce advanced AI-driven features, will arrive later this year with iPadOS 18.1, available to M-series iPad models.
iPadOS 18 delivers long-awaited updates like Smart Script and the Calculator app, significantly boosting productivity. With more advancements, including Apple Intelligence, on the way, the iPad continues to evolve as a powerful tool for users.
