Apple Intelligence is cleared to launch in China with Alibaba's Qwen model, test version due by end of October, Tim Cook said in Shanghai. First features include live translation, writing tools and ph

What happened: On October 15, Tim Cook said in Shanghai that Apple Intelligence and the related Alibaba Qwen large model have been approved, with a test version to launch in China later in October. Siri AI is not included this time. Key numbers: October 15 visit; test version due later in October. Why it matters: Cook said the first core Apple Intelligence features can gradually roll out, with real time translation, writing tools, and photo cleanup tools among the first batch. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

On October 15, Tim Cook said in Shanghai that Apple Intelligence and the related Alibaba Qwen large model have been approved, with a test version to launch in China later in October. Siri AI is not included this time.

Cook said the first core Apple Intelligence features can gradually roll out, with real time translation, writing tools, and photo cleanup tools among the first batch.