Select Apple Intelligence features are now available in China, with Apple testing the functionality in the iOS 27.3 beta. Developers in China can turn on Apple Intelligence after updating to the new software.
Apple Intelligence first launched in the United States with iOS 18.1, but Apple was not able to bring it to China until it partnered with Alibaba and won approval from Chinese regulators.
Apple Intelligence features like Siri, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence integrate Alibaba's Qwen model. Here's what's live:
Apple Intelligence in China does not include Siri AI, the Siri app, or the newer Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27.
Apple will likely release a public beta soon, allowing users in China with a compatible device to try the new features. We're expecting iOS 27.3 to launch in December.