Solve math calculations (and more) with Universal Search/Just Type 9
Until a developer creates a calculator app that uses webOS 2.0's Just Type's Quick Actions to launch the app and solve the equation, you think that the only option to perform these math calculations would be to open up the Calculator app and then enter in the math problem. However, there is another option that is available for both Universal Search (in webOS 1.x) and Just Type (in webOS 2.0) by initiating a Google Search.
Since Google's search algorithms are able to recognize math equations, currency conversions, unit conversions and more in a search and provide the answers to that problem, you just need to type your formula into Universal Search/Just Type and then tap the "Google" option. 
As you can see in the example, typing in a formula of "2009+6+6" opens up a web browser with the formula and solution. You can also type in things like "100 dollars in euros", "100 ounces in pounds", or "1 mile in feet". Of course, you will need a network connection to perform these Google lookups.
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Ooh... Hooking into Universal Search, i wonder if someone could actually provide a result only when the person ends with "=" and then perform whatever calculation comes before it (if possible), and provide that as a possible result?
That way quick calculations could just be typed, viewed, and swiped away, without ever actually opening an app.
http://lifehacker.com/#!5788772/when-not-to-google-searches-youre-better-off-making-elsewhere
for even more options with google and webOS
Ok.. now THAT is very cool and useful.
Why isn't this advertised more???
This is primary functionality for many people.
It isn't advertised because hardly anyone has a webOS phone with Just Type.
It works with universal search too, as indicated in the article. :)
There's also a great Command Line patch which expands Universal Search and allows you to -- among other things -- do math calculations through Google without opening the browser. Very slick and fast.
Wow! So simple and yet so helpful.
If you fancy a calculator that's a bit more advanced the Google, add www.wolframalpha.com.
You will be able to enter equations like 2x+3x^2-15=0 and it will solve for x and provide you with a pretty graph and details. I hope some one figures out how to create a search service for this.
great tip. thanks