Chinese Handwriting keyboard cannot switch to number after iOS 26

After updating to iOS 26, I found that when using the Chinese handwriting keyboard, I can’t switch to numbers using the bottom left button. But if I switch to the Cangjie keyboard, then number switching works normally. It seems to affect mostly Apple apps, but it seems some 3rd-party apps are affected as well (e.g., Firefox). iPadOS also seems to be working just fine as well.

I am wondering if anyone is experiencing the same?

Posted on Oct 1, 2025 7:05 AM

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