Allow iOS Arabic keyboard to support custom developer tools

Hello Apple Developer Team,

I kindly ask if you could allow developers to access the same Arabic keyboard used in iOS — with the exact layout, design, and smooth performance as the default iPhone keyboard.

Currently, building a custom Arabic keyboard that replicates Apple’s layout results in severe lag and a frustrating user experience. Despite many attempts, it’s nearly impossible to match the original keyboard’s speed, size, and feel — especially for Arabic.

I fully understand your security concerns. To ensure safety, Apple could prevent typing in password fields and clearly mark the keyboard as customized (e.g., a red Send button). That would be completely acceptable.

I am not planning to publish anything on the App Store. This is purely for personal use only — to play and experiment with friends on platforms like Discord, by adding simple tools like repeating each word twice or splitting typed words into separate letters.

Honestly, I am mentally exhausted from trying to rebuild something that already exists. Every attempt leads to slow performance and disappointment. I just want the real keyboard — the same one we already use — and the ability to build basic features on top of it.

Thank you very much for your time and understanding.

Best regards,
Abdullah Abdulrahman Aljurayyad

Answered by DTS Engineer in 852130022
I kindly ask if you could allow developers to access the same Arabic keyboard used in iOS — with the exact layout, design, and smooth performance as the default iPhone keyboard.

I’d like to clarify this request. If you want exactly the built-in keyboard then you don’t need to do anything. Apps get that by default.

I suspect that you’re requesting an API for the built-in keyboard, so then you can create a keyboard extension that uses the built-in keyboard in general but then applies some tweaks. Is that right?

If so, my advice is that you file an enhancement request for this, being clear about exactly which tweaks you want to apply.

Please post your bug number, just for the record.

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Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
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I kindly ask if you could allow developers to access the same Arabic keyboard used in iOS — with the exact layout, design, and smooth performance as the default iPhone keyboard.

I’d like to clarify this request. If you want exactly the built-in keyboard then you don’t need to do anything. Apps get that by default.

I suspect that you’re requesting an API for the built-in keyboard, so then you can create a keyboard extension that uses the built-in keyboard in general but then applies some tweaks. Is that right?

If so, my advice is that you file an enhancement request for this, being clear about exactly which tweaks you want to apply.

Please post your bug number, just for the record.

Share and Enjoy

Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
let myEmail = "eskimo" + "1" + "@" + "apple.com"

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