Apple blocks over 100,000 phrases from iOS autocomplete including 'dictator Trump'

Apple blocks over 100,000 phrases from iOS autocomplete including 'dictator Trump'

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A researcher discovered that Apple maintains a blocklist of over 100,000 words and phrases across multiple languages that are prevented from appearing in iOS autocomplete and swipe-type suggestions. Although users can still type these words manually, they do not show up as predictive text options. This finding highlights Apple's approach to moderating certain content within its keyboard features.

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