Apple begins China trial rollout of AI tools
AI · First reported 4 Nov, 06:06 · Updated 06:31
Apple has started a developer-only trial of Apple Intelligence in China, with public access planned for December. The initial release has 18 features; regulatory requirements and the need for a local partner shaped the rollout.
- Apple began a trial rollout for developers on Wednesday, November 4, and said public access in China would follow in December.
- The initial release includes 18 features, such as live call translation and tools to summarise and proofread messages; the latest Siri upgrade is not included.
- Apple plans to work with Alibaba's Qwen on more powerful features; Chinese rules require AI providers to register and process data domestically.
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- Trial began
- Wednesday, November 4; initially restricted to developers.
- Planned public access
- December.
- Initial feature count
- 18.
- Local partner named
- Alibaba's Qwen.
- Compatible iPhones in China
- More than 110 million, according to Omdia.
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