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Frustrated with how often autocorrect is auto-wrong? Even with new AI features included in many platforms’ latest updates, autocorrect remains annoying. Let’s fix that for iOS and Android.

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Go cold turkey

Yes, you can just turn it off — no more bad guesses or awkward corrections. Just type what you mean letter by letter, like in the early days.

Note: Depending on your Android make, model and OS, steps may differ. There are just too many variations to cover all of them.

Start here on your iPhone

Bonus tip: In iOS, misspellings are underlined. To turn that off, head to Settings > General > Keyboard again and turn off Check Spelling.

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Using an Android?

Bonus tip: Under your keyboard settings, flip the switches next to “Predictive Text” and “Show Predictions Inline.”

Add your own slang

If you’re feeling ambitious, program your phone to replace a phrase with your shorthand. Think turning “brt” into “be right there” or “1234” into “Four Score and Seven Years Ago.” Pretty slick!

Pro tip: In iOS and Android, if you leave the Shortcut field blank, autocorrect will stop bugging you with alternate spellings.

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Why is autocorrect capitalizing random words?

You may notice that autocorrect capitalizes random words in a sentence. If you are typing something like, “I need to call Mom and ask when She needs to go to the Store,” you’ll have to go back and make a change to all the words that shouldn’t be capitalized.

If you don’t know why autocorrect keeps capitalizing Mom and Store, take a peek at your contact list and see how you’re typing names. If you save certain words in your contact list a certain way, autocorrect assumes this is the way you always want it written.

Another simple fix for this issue is to turn off the auto-capitalization setting in your keyboard tab.

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Have you ever noticed how science fiction has this uncanny ability to make us dream about the future? 

Sometimes, it’s hard to tell where fantasy ends and reality begins. 

But Chinese company XPENG AeroHT is shaking things up with something straight out of a sci-fi novel — a vehicle that’s set to turn our whole idea of travel on its head. 

With 2025 just around the corner, we’re getting a sneak peek into what might just be the next big thing in adventure travel.

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Dubbed the Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC), this vehicle combines the rugged allure of an electric six-wheel off-roader with the capabilities of a two-seat eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft.

At its core, the LAC is a van-like six-wheeler capable of traveling on the most challenging terrain. Its extended-range electric 6WD system, enhanced by six driven wheels and rear-wheel steering, provides exceptional maneuverability. It is equipped with an intelligent cockpit featuring four to five seats.

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Concealed within this terrestrial titan lies the human-piloted X3-F air module that is ready to take its occupants from the rugged trails to the skies. It features electric vertical take-off and landing. Its distributed electric propulsion can meet single-point failure safety requirements. It has manual/autonomous dual driving modes and a 270-degree panoramic two-seat cockpit. 

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The X3-F isn’t just any aircraft; it’s an all-electric, panoramic cockpit-equipped eVTOL designed for both leisure and utility. From search-and-rescue missions to breathtaking aerial tours, its capabilities are as diverse as they are revolutionary. With AeroHT at the helm, already demonstrating prototypes and securing crucial certifications, this vision inches closer to reality.

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XPENG AeroHT’s journey from concept art to concrete action is a testament to innovation and ambition. Despite the daunting dual certification processes for automotive and aeronautical components, the company is making significant strides. The acceptance of the Type Certificate application by the Civil Aviation Administration of Central and Southern China marks a pivotal step towards bringing the LAC to the market.

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The LAC’s dual-mode design offers not just a new way to travel, but a new way to explore. Its ground module serves as a robust, all-terrain “mother ship,” while the air module offers a unique vantage point to experience the world. Whether it’s navigating the wilderness or soaring above it, the possibilities are as boundless as the skies.

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As we stand on the cusp of witnessing the LAC’s debut, it’s clear that we’re not just looking at a new vehicle, but a new chapter in human mobility. XPENG AeroHT’s vision challenges us to reimagine the boundaries of exploration and adventure. Whether it will transform our world or remain an ambitious dream is a story yet to unfold. But one thing is certain: the Land Aircraft Carrier is a bold stride into the future, promising an adventure on an entirely new level.

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