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Apple says it will fix ‘bug’ recommending Palestinian flag emoji

Apple has promised an update for its mobile software will fix the concern that was raised by a British television host [Mike Segar/Reuters]

Apple has said it will fix a “bug” that suggests an emoji for the Palestinian flag when some iPhone users type “Jerusalem” in messages.

The US technology giant on Thursday blamed a software issue for the suggestion that had appeared on the latest update of its iOS operating system for some users and said it was not intentional.

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