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Is it normal for phones to come without a calculator app? (hexbear.net)
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I had to factory reset my phone the other day and today I forgot to put the calculator app back on. Being able to use that feels like such a basic tool that all phones should have...but android does not. Outside of calling and texting using the mini-computer in your pocket is what makes these things "smart".

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[–] someone@hexbear.net 5 points 15 hours ago

I've only ever had android phones and each of them has come with a calculator app. That's an interesting customization decision by the company that made yours.

[–] Snort_Owl@hexbear.net 7 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Thats numberwang

[–] Damarcusart@hexbear.net 8 points 1 day ago

These days it feels like a pleasant surprise if a new phone has a call and text function.

[–] LaGG_3@hexbear.net 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why use a calculator when you can ask AI? 😜