A new auto correct bug has been discovered in iOS 11, the bug replaces the word ‘it’ with ‘I.T’ and it apparently automatically changes the word when you type it on your iPhone.
The bug was first discovered by Sean James. The bug also appears to happen when you type the word ‘is’; it is then changed to ‘I.S’. This can be seen in the video below.
Understanding the iOS 11 Auto Correct Bug
The auto correct feature in iOS is designed to help users type more efficiently by automatically correcting typos and suggesting words. However, in this case, the feature seems to be malfunctioning. The bug appears to happen even after you have rebooted your device, which suggests that it is a persistent issue within the iOS 11 software itself rather than a temporary glitch.
This bug can be particularly frustrating for users who rely on their iPhones for professional communication, as it can lead to misunderstandings and the need for constant corrections. For instance, if you are typing an email and the word ‘it’ is automatically changed to ‘I.T’, it could confuse the recipient and disrupt the flow of your message.
Temporary Workarounds and Solutions
If you want to stop this bug from happening on your handset, you can go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement and then enter the word ‘it’ as the shortcut and the phrase. This essentially tells your iPhone to replace ‘it’ with ‘it’, thereby bypassing the auto correct feature. However, some users have reported that this does not completely fix the issue.
Another option is to turn off the auto correct feature on your device altogether. This can be done by going to Settings > General > Keyboard and toggling off the Auto-Correction option. While this will prevent the bug from occurring, it also means that you will lose the convenience of auto correct for other words, which might not be ideal for everyone.
Apple has not yet released an official fix for this bug, but it is likely that they are aware of the issue and working on a solution. In the meantime, users are encouraged to use the temporary workarounds mentioned above.
Community Feedback and Experiences
Many users have taken to social media and forums to share their experiences with this bug. Some have found the text replacement workaround to be effective, while others have had to resort to turning off auto correct entirely. There are also reports of similar issues with other words, suggesting that this might be a broader problem with the iOS 11 auto correct feature.
If you have had this issue on your iPhone or iPad, please leave a comment below and let us know. Sharing your experiences can help others who are facing the same problem and might also provide valuable feedback to Apple as they work on a fix.
Source MacRumors
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