Tumblr blocks 'hundreds' of search terms in latest iOS update

As of the new Tumblr 22.5.1 on iOS, the app is rejecting search terms ranging from "bald," to "selfie," in what may be an attempt to satisfy Apple's App Store requirements.

Neither Apple nor Tumblr have stated that the app's changes are to do with iOS App Store requirements. However, Tumblr has said that, "beginning in version 22.5.1, sensitive content is hidden" in the app.In each case, searching for a seemingly sensitive word or phrase results in an error message. That message can vary, however.

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