The initial feature set matches tools first introduced in the U.S. in 2024 but omits the latest Siri AI based on Google Gemini, which executives believe will not arrive in China soon. To comply with local laws, the system integrates Tongyi Qianwen and Tongyi Wanxiang models from Alibaba and utilizes a partnership with Baidu for search functions. These capabilities are listed on network access licenses for various models, including the iPhone Duo launching Oct 23.
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Apple Chairman Confirms AI Approval for China Launch in December
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Mainland China regulators have cleared the deployment of artificial intelligence software for the iPhone, enabling a rollout that begins this winter. Apple's chairman confirmed the official approval for the platform known as Apple Intelligence, which is scheduled to debut in December through the iOS 27.3 update after several years of regulatory delays in a critical global market.
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