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There's a new Guinness World Record holder for how fast someone can do math. Aaryan Shukla -- who has been dubbed "the human calculator" can solve complex problems in his head in seconds.

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In iOS 18, there's a handy new feature in the Messages app that allows you to perform quick math calculations and conversions without leaving your conversations.