Apple to Address Controversial Palestinian Flag Emoji Prompt in iOS Update
Apple has committed to fixing a software bug that suggests the Palestinian flag emoji when users type 'Jerusalem', sparking accusations of anti-Israel bias.
- Apple's latest iOS update inadvertently suggests a Palestinian flag emoji for 'Jerusalem', leading to widespread controversy.
- British TV presenter Rachel Riley highlighted the issue, which Apple attributes to a software bug.
- The tech giant plans to correct the emoji suggestion in the next iOS update, describing it as unintended behavior.
- The incident has reignited debates over the political implications of technology and the status of Jerusalem.
- Apple has faced similar controversies in the past, underscoring the challenges tech companies face in global political issues.