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Apple's grey list: Words and phrases your iPhone won't help you spell
Publication: Hacker News: Best
Author: user_7832
Source published: 07/11/2026, 17:06:36 UTC
Briefing created: 08/11/2026, 04:34:51 UTC
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Briefings
A Guardian article from November 2026 reports that Apple's grey list policy prevents iPhone spell-checking from assisting users with specific words, including the term 'male chauvinist pig.' The article notes that this restriction affects users who rely on the feature for spelling assistance, though it does not specify which iPhone models are affected or the exact number of users impacted.
Key points
- Apple's grey list policy blocks spell-check assistance for specific words, including 'male chauvinist pig'.
Context
Apple's grey list policy restricts spell-check functionality for certain words, affecting users who rely on the feature for spelling assistance.
Limitations
The article does not specify which iPhone models are affected or the exact number of users impacted, limiting the scope of the findings.
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