Using Stocks as a Currency Converter
The Stocks app has a hidden feature—you can also use it as a currency converter and have current conversion rates at all times. You will need to know the official three-character symbol for the currency you want to track. Tap on the Stocks app and then tap the little “i” icon in the lower-right corner. Now tap the + (plus sign) button in the upper-left corner as if you were adding a new stock. Type in the first currency code, followed by the second currency code, and then “=X” with no spaces. For example, if I wanted the conversion from U.S. dollars to Chinese yuan, I would key in USDCNY=X and, as you can ...
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