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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