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It is often said that knowledge is power, and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country, like Spain. Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture, rules, events, and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time.
This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain. In this way, you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense. Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain.
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By Letara Draghia • Published: 19 Jan 2025 • 22:48 • 1 minute read
Currency converter in iPhone calculator app. Credit: Letara Draghia
Managing your budget while travelling abroad can be a headache, especially with foreign currencies and fluctuating exchange rates. But iPhone users can now make use of a built-in currency converter in the calculator app, a new feature within the iOS 18 update.
This feature, which has gone viral online, is being hailed as a “game changer” for international travel.
Thanks to Apple’s latest innovation, travellers no longer need to rely on external currency conversion apps, many of which require internet access.
Travel influencer @lifeofthetravelingpin shared her excitement on Instagram, describing it as a “crazy new update” that works without data. She explained, “Now you can easily convert currencies directly from your phone, even when you don’t have an internet connection.” Other users have echoed her enthusiasm, with one commenting, “This is literally the most useful thing I’ve ever seen on Instagram.”
The currency converter is available on iPhones compatible with iOS 18, which was released in September 2024. Unfortunately, older models aren’t supported, so check the compatibility list below before trying the feature.
Next time you’re travelling, or while you’re getting used to your new home country, calculating the cost of groceries will help you understand what exactly you’re getting for your money.
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Letara has been copywriting for over a decade. She moved from the UK to Manilva, Spain, in 2022 with her husband and young daughter. She loves cooking, spending time at the beach, and painting.
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