Apple gadget users recently discovered a minor bug that causes the tweaks screen and home screen to crash.
A black screen with a loading icon briefly appears before the gadget returns to the lock screen.
However, the bug can be triggered by variations of this character combination as well.
For example, typing “X”:X also causes the issue.
TechSpot confirmed that the bug occurs on iPhones and iPads running firmware version 17.6.1, but Macs remain unaffected.
ResearcherstoldTechCrunch that the issue doesn’t pose a security threat.
However, the bug may raise some concerns because it resembles more serious incidents from the past.
Another crash triggered by a text string appearing in notifications emerged in 2020.
Similar remote exploits have allowed hackers to transmit spyware through zero-click attacks.
Programs like Pegasus forced Apple to implement security measures to protect sensitive targets, such as journalists and diplomats.
