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Researcher finds Apple keyboard blocks 'Dictator Trump' phrases

2026-11-06 · 1 source · Economic Times ETtech

In short

A researcher found that Apple’s keyboard stops some phrases, including “Dictator Trump” and “Sleepy Joe.”

The issue matters because hundreds of millions of iPhone users worldwide may be affected by what words Apple suggests or blocks.

What the reporting says

Apple has not publicly disclosed the list, according to the researcher, leaving the scope of the restrictions unclear.

Why it matters

A researcher found that Apple’s predictive text restrictions include phrases such as “Dictator Trump” and “Sleepy Joe.” The ETtech summary says Apple’s keyboard choices could affect how hundreds of millions of iPhone users communicate worldwide. The source also says Apple has not publicly disclosed the list, so the full scope of the restriction remains unclear.

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