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PCalc - The Best Calculator and its zero-cost sibling PCalc Lite have received a new theme, called "Samurai," to go with the new OS. In addition to the new look - which is a selectable option so if you prefer to keep things the way they are that's totally possible - the update also adds a revamped iPhone display that uses larger font sizes, dynamic type support for iOS 7, and a whole lot more which is listed below.

- Added full support for iOS 7, including a new minimalist look for PCalc.
- Added a new default iOS 7 theme, "Samurai". The other themes are still available in the settings.
- Smarter display on iPhone, uses bigger font size when there's fewer lines of data to display.
- The tape now shows all operations including functions, conversions, and constants.
- Added a two new layouts on iPhone that let you have the tape permanently on-screen.
- Added support for speaking actions and results on iOS 7.
- Added new digit display options.
- Added "Gas Mark" to the "Cooking" section of the unit conversions.
- Added an option for constant functions in algebraic mode - press equals to repeat the last calculation, or enter a new value and then press equals.
- Added an option to greatly increase the size of the text on all buttons.
- Added an option to use dynamic type on iOS 7.
- Added an option to hide the status bar.
- Added an option to switch off all animations.
- Added an option to switch off changing the number of display lines by swiping.
- Added a button to change all settings back to their default values.
- You can now double-tap the 2nd button to lock it in the on position.
- You can now set the current layout via the PCalc URL scheme - useful with apps like Launch Center Pro for launching PCalc in different setups. Usage is pcalc://layout/name.
- PCalc now inserts an implied equals if you start entering a new number mid-calculation.
- On the phone, tapping the display at the bottom while in settings, conversions etc. will quickly return you to the main calculator.

PCalc has been updated with new features and fixes, including the ability for users to create and share their own conversions and functions with a built-in editor. Also, user conversions and functions are automatically synced across multiple devices with the use of iCloud. It's great to see such a venerable app continue to get updates like this.

Updated built-in scientific constants to 2010 values from CODATA.
Added an option to show the live result of the last function used on a line of the display.
Fixed a problem drawing the ticker tape with custom display colours.
Fixed a problem editing user constants in landscape mode.
Fixed a problem with thousands separators not appearing when you copy or email the tape.
Fixed a problem with the engineering display mode.
Fixed a problem with external hardware keyboards input not working.
Fixed a problem starting up on an upside down iPad.