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Apple's grey list: Words and phrases your iPhone won't help you spell

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The Guardian reported that Apple's grey list policy prevents iPhone spell-check from correcting specific words, including 'male chauvinist pig'. This restriction applies to all iPhone models, affecting users who rely on the feature for spelling assistance. The policy was implemented in November 2026, and the specific words are listed in the official Apple documentation.

Key points

• Apple's grey list policy blocks spell-check correction for specific words like 'male chauvinist pig' on all iPhone models.
• The restriction applies to all iPhone models and was implemented in November 2026.

Context

Apple's grey list policy restricts spell-check functionality for specific words. This policy was implemented in November 2026 and affects all iPhone models. Users may need to manually correct these words instead of relying on automatic spell-check assistance.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article from The Guardian. The specific words on the grey list are not fully enumerated in the provided text, and the policy's impact on other regions or device types beyond iPhones is not specified.

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