One Tech Tip: Hidden iPhone keyboard shortcuts to raise your texting and typing game
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August 28, 2026

One Tech Tip: Hidden iPhone keyboard shortcuts to raise your texting and typing game

By By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer 

Texting friends, replying to a business email, tapping out some text for a social media post. We do a lot of writing on our smartphones, which are increasingly essential for our work and personal lives.

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By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
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