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Microsoft is ditching text prediction by default in Word and Outlook after user backlash — the feature, meant to speed up typing, often felt like a distraction. Now rolling out across Windows, iOS, Android, and Mac, users can still re-enable it if they prefer, but the default is now off. This move underscores how even well-intentioned tech features can flop in real-world use — and that user experience always trumps innovation.

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