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China Gets Apple AI Features with iOS 27.3 Update
31 Oct
Summary
- Apple Intelligence features launch in China with iOS 27.3 beta.
- New AI tools include translation, summarization, and photo editing.
- Siri's advanced AI capabilities will not be available in China.
Apple announced that key Apple Intelligence features will be available in China with the release of iOS 27.3. The initial rollout will begin with a beta version on November 4th, followed by a full release in December.
Although the advanced Siri AI will not be present, China will receive several core Apple Intelligence functionalities. These include tools for summarizing notifications, real-time translation, rewriting and proofreading text, and visual intelligence features like object removal from photos.
In preparation for this launch, Apple developed its own large language model (LLM) specifically for the Chinese market. Furthermore, the company has partnered with Alibaba to integrate its Qwen chatbot into certain experiences, a move that mirrors the integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT in other regions.
