Researcher finds Apple's iOS keyboard blocks over 100,000 words from autocomplete

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A researcher reported that iOS blocks more than 100,000 words and phrases in every major language from appearing in autocomplete and swipe-typing suggestions, according to Reuters. Derik Kauffman says users can still type these terms letter by letter, but they will not show up as predictive text. Swipe-typing may also automatically alter some blocked entries, such as changing "left wing conspiracy" to "left wrong conspiracy." Kauffman published the complete list online, including separate lists for each language. Most of the blocked terms are slurs, offensive language, or words related to subjects such as sex and drugs.

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