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May 03, 2023

Major iPhone update as new Apple phone system won't filter out swear words

Using artificial intelligence, the iPhone will predict words the user repeats, including swear words. The old auto-correct feature could end up changing the meaning of messages by cleaning up their language

iPhone users will no longer have to duck around with auto-correct to make their feelings clear, thanks to an Apple update.

The tech giant announced its new operating system, iOS 17, features an upgrade which will go down a storm with four-letter texters everywhere.

Using artificial intelligence, the iPhone will predict words the user repeats, including swear words. The old auto-correct feature could end up changing the meaning of messages by cleaning up their language – including using "duck" and "ducking" to replace a common swear word.

Craig Federighi, Apple's software chief, told the company's annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference: "In those moments where you just want to type a ducking word… well, the keyboard will learn it, too."

Users have always had the option to turn off the auto-correct feature, letting them be as profane as they wanted.

Apple also unveiled a mixed-reality headset and new desktop and laptop computers. Shares in the tech giant which began life in a ­Californian garage in 1976, hit an all-time high on the US stock market this week.

It took its valuation to three trillion US dollars – the first firm to hit that milestone.

Its gains of 280% over the past five years were said to demonstrate the power of the iPhone's market share.

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