
Apple Intelligence is available in China on Alibaba's Qwen model with the iOS 27.3 update in December.
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Apple Intelligence's entry into China was delayed by more than a year due to local regulations and model approval processes.
Apple announced the first Apple Intelligence Qwen-supported features for China. First of all, developers will access the beta version on November 4. Then, all users will have these features with iOS 27.3 in December.
This launch has been long awaited. Because Apple Intelligence's arrival in China has been delayed by more than a year. The company originally planned to offer the service in May 2025. However, the calendar has changed several times.
Permissions for the use of Apple Intelligence and Alibaba models were received on September 29. For this approval, Apple, together with its partner, introduced a number of restrictions. For example, there is a mechanism that ensures that model updates are inspected by Chinese authorities. Moreover, these restrictions were prepared by the joint work of two companies.
Alibaba's artificial intelligence model Qwen will be behind some functions. These include Siri, text tools and visual recognition system. Thus, voice assistant; will be able to answer questions about photos, PDF files and presentations. Additionally, users will be able to print text from scratch.
It is necessary to log in with a Qwen account to access these functions. Additionally, the Sign in with Apple option will also be available. So, those who want to try Apple Intelligence Qwen features can choose one of these two ways.
Other features will work with Apple's own models. Therefore, Qwen will only be active in certain functions. The list is quite extensive:
Live translation in Messages, FaceTime and Phone
Speech translation with AirPods
Tools for rewriting and shortening texts
Creating Genmoji
Delete unwanted objects from photos
Search for photos with description
Visual intelligence that recognizes objects and places with a camera
In addition, summaries for emails, notifications, voice recordings and call transcripts will also be provided. The renewed Siri will better understand messy conversations. Moreover, it will take into account the context of the conversation and accept written commands as well.
The features will work on iPhone 16 and newer models. iPhone Duo and iPhone Air are also on the list. At the same time, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are also supported. However, the system and Siri language must be English or Simplified Chinese.
The calendar is clear. Developer beta will begin on November 4. The version for general users will be released with the iOS 27.3 update in December. For this reason, users in China will be able to use Apple Intelligence Qwen features only with that update.
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Apple Intelligence features will be available with iOS 27.3 in December.
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