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Despite the impressive accuracy of Apple's sorting algorithm, occasional miscategorizations can occur. Fortunately, iOS 18.4 makes it simple to adjust how the system handles specific senders manually.

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The library sorting problem is used across computer science for organizing far more than just books. A new solution is less than a page-width away from the theoretical ideal.

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