Apple Intelligence is coming to China. China’s regulator approved Apple’s AI services. The rollout uses Alibaba’s Qwen AI model integrated into iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. The deal was in works last year. Apple explored other partners like Baidu but faced adaptation issues. This addresses delays in bringing features to the Chinese market. Greater China sales rose 28% in Q2. Apple regained the No. 2 smartphone position. Alibaba confirmed Qwen integration for text and image capabilities. The move is important for Apple’s AI ambitions in a major market.
Apple Intelligence is coming to China. China’s regulator approved Apple’s AI services. The rollout uses Alibaba’s Qwen AI model integrated into iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. The deal was in works last year. Apple explored other partners like Baidu but faced adaptation issues. This addresses delays in bringing features to the Chinese market. Greater China sales rose 28% in Q2. Apple regained the No. 2 smartphone position. Alibaba confirmed Qwen integration for text and image capabilities. The move is important for Apple’s AI ambitions in a major market.