Apple reverses course: calculator widgets now allowed in App Store

Follow Us

Good news, iOS users: you can still access a calculator widget from Notification Center.

The company on Thursday reversed a decision that would require PCalc — a calculator app featured by Apple in its "Great Apps for iOS 8" section of the App Store — to remove its Notification Center widget.

See also: 10 Apps That Make the Best Use of iOS 8

News of the reversal was first reported by TechCrunch and later confirmed by developer James Thomson:

Just had a phone call from Apple - decision has been reversed, no changes required to PCalc's widget. Thanks to everybody for their support!— James Thomson (@jamesthomson) October 30, 2014 Read more...

More about Apple, App Store, Tech, Apps Software, and Dev Design