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Apple Intelligence registered in China for use on iPads and Macs

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Apple's AI service, Apple Intelligence, has been approved for use on iPads and Mac laptops in China, expanding beyond its initial iPhone approval. The service will integrate Alibaba's Qwen AI model for features like Siri and visual intelligence, with a full release planned for December 2026.

What happened

Apple's AI service, Apple Intelligence, has received regulatory approval for use on iPads and Mac laptops in China. The approval was granted by Shanghai's cyberspace regulator, expanding the service beyond its earlier clearance for iPhones. Apple Intelligence will use Alibaba's Qwen AI model for features such as Siri and visual intelligence in China. The full rollout of the service is scheduled for December 2026.

Key details

  • Apple Intelligence was first approved for iPhones in China in July 2024.
  • The service will use Alibaba's Qwen AI model for its features in China.
  • A test version for developers became available on November 4, 2024.
  • The full public release in China is planned for December 2026.
  • Apple Intelligence features in China require devices to be set to English or Simplified Chinese.

Why it matters

Apple customers in China who use iPads and Macs will gain access to Apple Intelligence features, which were previously limited to iPhones. This change allows Apple to offer AI-powered tools like Siri and visual intelligence on more devices in China, using a locally approved AI model. Developers and users in China now have a timeline and device requirements for when these features will become available.

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