Apple is rolling out an update that brings additional Indigenous languages to the iPhone and iPad keyboard. The change supports how users type in those languages, and some schools are using the keyboards to help students learn endangered languages.
The reporting across outlets ties the update to Apple’s longer-running work to expand language support for iOS. Apple has previously said it relies on ongoing effort and consultation with Indigenous communities to ensure languages are represented correctly, rather than simply adding a basic translation dictionary. CNET and AppleInsider both point to educational use in schools, while Wired emphasizes the broader process of working with communities to meet people “where they type,” highlighting that the work involves sustained collaboration over time.
