Apple has a secret list of banned autocomplete phrases including ‘dictator Trump’ and ‘covid is a hoax’

iOS’s keyboard won’t suggest or swipe-type a lengthy list of insults and political phrases.

iOS’s keyboard won’t suggest or swipe-type a lengthy list of insults and political phrases.

by Stevie BonifieldNov 6, 2026, 3:10 PM UTCPhoto by Chris Welch / The VergeStevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.