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Apple's iOS Blocks Political Autocomplete Phrases

Apple's iOS Blocks Political Autocomplete Phrases

First seen 6 Nov 2026, 23:49 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 6, 2026 at 23:50 UTC
  • •Apple's iOS keyboard blocks over 100,000 autocomplete phrases.
  • •Politically charged phrases like 'dictator Trump' are included in the blocklist.
  • •Users can still type banned phrases manually, but they won't appear as suggestions.

Researcher Derik Kauffman discovered that Apple's iOS keyboard has a gray list of over 100,000 banned autocomplete phrases, including politically charged terms like 'dictator Trump' and 'covid is a hoax.' While users can still type these phrases manually, they will not be suggested via autocomplete or swipe-typing. The list includes vulgar, offensive terms, and discrepancies in blocking similar phrases were noted, such as 'bad girl' being blocked while 'bad boy' is not. Apple has not confirmed the specifics of the list but stated that the keyboard aims to prevent inappropriate suggestions. The findings were published online by Kauffman, who used AI tools to uncover the list's contents.

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Timeline

2026-11-06
Kauffman reveals banned phrases list
Researcher Derik Kauffman published findings on Apple's autocomplete gray list, detailing over 100,000 blocked phrases.
Nypost
2026-11-06
The Verge reports on the findings
The Verge confirmed Kauffman's findings, detailing the nature of the banned phrases and discrepancies in the list.
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Common questions

What phrases are blocked by Apple's iOS?
The list includes over 100,000 phrases, such as 'dictator Trump' and 'covid is a hoax', among many others.
Can users still type blocked phrases?
Yes, users can type the phrases manually, but they will not receive autocomplete suggestions.
How was the banned phrases list discovered?
The list was uncovered by researcher Derik Kauffman using AI tools to analyze the iOS keyboard's behavior.