Apple Intelligence gains China approval ahead of planned rollout

First reported by GSMArena at · Updated · 3 sources

Apple Intelligence is expected to reach China in December through iOS 27.3, but the rollout will exclude Siri AI. According to Implicator.ai, Tim Cook said a test version is due this month, and the Chinese government will have approval authority over updates to the AI models.

  • Apple Intelligence was first announced in 2024 with iOS 18, according to GSMArena.

Covered by 3 publishers within 10 hours of the first report.

Reporting3

GSMArena Apple Intelligence is finally coming to China, but without Siri AI
Implicator.ai Tim Cook Says Apple Intelligence Is Approved in China, Without Siri AI · Marcus Schuler
TechRepublic Apple Intelligence Gets China Approval: Siri AI Left Out · Kezia Jungco

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