Tim Cook announces major Apple Intelligence update for China

Now a test version is expected later in October.According to Cook, the first batch of features will include writing tools, real-time translation and image cleanup.

When it comes to rolling out the AI-powered Siri, he ruled out the possibility of its initial introduction.Cook’s remarks came after China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology updated its network access records on September 29.

The filing confirmed a license renewal for Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo and it also added an official filing number for its on-device large language model.As per reports, filings were made for three large language models including Apple Intelligence and Alibaba’s Qwen.Chinese regulatory approval for foreign AI features is the primary obstacle for foreign phone makers attempting to protect their market share in China.Foreign companies must pair with….

Tim Cook announces major Apple Intelligence update for China October 15, 2026.