Apple's iOS Keyboard Blocks Over 100,000 Words

Hey tech enthusiasts! It looks like Apple's iOS keyboard has a hidden list of words and phrases it'd rather you didn't type, or at least, didn't get suggestions for. Researcher Derik Kauffman has uncovered a staggering number: over 100,000 words and phrases in "every major language" are reportedly blocked from appearing as predictive text suggestions or being easily swipe-typed on iOS. This means that even if you try to type something like "left wing conspiracy," your keyboard might just change it to "left wrong conspiracy." Ouch.

Kauffman has helpfully posted the entire list online, so you can see for yourself what Apple deems unsuitable for your typing needs. While a large chunk of these blocked terms are indeed offensive, slurs, or related to sensitive topics like sex and drugs, the list also contains some rather interesting politically charged phrases. It seems Apple's definition of what's 'appropriate' for predictive text is quite broad, and perhaps a little controversial.

For those wondering, you can still type these words out one letter at a time. They just won't get that helpful little suggestion pop-up, and swipe-typing might even try to 'correct' them for you. This finding raises some interesting questions about content moderation and user freedom on one of the world's most popular mobile operating systems. What do you think about this extensive blocklist, dear readers? Let us know in the comments!