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Apple Intelligence Coming to China with iOS 27.3 Beta
Confirmed
In Short: Apple has confirmed that the iOS 27.3 beta, set to launch next week, will bring Apple Intelligence to iPhone users in mainland China.
Apple Intelligence, which includes features like Live Translation, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence, will be available to users with iOS 27.3 in December.
According to Apple, the first wave of Apple Intelligence features will work on iPhone 16 models and later, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone Air, and iPhone Duo.
The base iPhone 15 and 15 Plus models will not support Apple Intelligence due to hardware requirements.
Apple Intelligence was first launched in the US in late 2025, and its introduction in China marks a significant milestone.
Apple Intelligence features include Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and more.
Apple has not yet disclosed the fee structure for expanded access to Apple Intelligence features.
In addition to the iPhone, Apple announced HomeView, a dedicated smart display built around a version of Siri infused with Apple Intelligence, in October.
Apple Intelligence will also be available on developer apps using Apple Foundation Models in Private Cloud Compute.
Apple says users will be able to ask questions about photos and documents, including PDFs and presentations, as well as generate original content through Writing Tools.
What this adds
Apple Intelligence's introduction in China follows a series of delays and regulatory hurdles.
The company has not yet provided details on the specific fee structure for expanded access to Apple Intelligence features.
The regulatory clearance in mid-July was a significant step towards the launch of Apple Intelligence in China.
What's confirmed
- Testing starts with the latest iOS developer beta from November 4, China time.
- Apple has officially confirmed that Apple Intelligence is coming to users in China, with the first wave of features set to launch publicly in December as part of iOS 27.3.
What's still developing
- In mid-July, Reuters reported that, following a lengthy back-and-forth with Chinese regulators and multiple delays, Apple Intelligence had finally cleared a major regulatory hurdle ahead of its long-awaited launch in the country.
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- The announcement comes just days after Apple released iOS 27.2 on October 26.
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