Apple Intelligence gets China approval, with a test version landing end of October and Alibaba's Qwen models on board. Cook confirmed first features include real-time translation, writing tools and ph

What happened: Tim Cook said Apple Intelligence will launch a test version in China by the end of October, with Alibaba's Qwen models approved alongside it. First features include real time translation, writing tools, and photo cleanup, but not Siri AI. Key numbers: Test version expected by end of October. Why it matters: The launch marks Apple's entry into China's AI phone market after Apple Intelligence was absent for Chinese users since its iOS 18.1 debut in 2024. The official release is expected to omit new Siri AI, Image Playground, and Genmoji. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Tim Cook said Apple Intelligence will launch a test version in China by the end of October, with Alibaba's Qwen models approved alongside it. First features include real time translation, writing tools, and photo cleanup, but not Siri AI.

The launch marks Apple's entry into China's AI phone market after Apple Intelligence was absent for Chinese users since its iOS 18.1 debut in 2024. The official release is expected to omit new Siri AI, Image Playground, and Genmoji.