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Apple Intelligence to launch in China in December with Alibaba's Qwen model

Apple announced on October 31, 2026 that Apple Intelligence will reach mainland China in December with iOS 27.3, using Alibaba's Qwen model, ending a two-year wait. A developer beta is set for November 4.

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Timeline · 7 reports

  1. 2026-11-02 12:31 · Computerworld AI
    Apple Intelligence with Alibaba comes to China in December
  2. 2026-11-02 02:33 · DEV Community — AI
    Apple Intelligence Finally Lands in China — Powered by Alibaba's Qwen
  3. 2026-11-01 08:29 · DEV Community — AI
    Apple Intelligence Comes to China With Alibaba's Qwen AI
  4. 2026-11-01 04:48 · DEV Community — AI
    Apple Intelligence Is Finally Coming to China — Powered by Alibaba's Qwen
  5. 2026-11-01 04:35 · DEV Community — AI
    Apple Intelligence on Qwen in China: What Developers Need to Test Before iOS 27.3
  6. 2026-10-31 10:02 · SCMP China Tech
    Apple Intelligence to roll out on iPhones in China in December with Alibaba backing
  7. 2026-10-31 00:46 · DEV Community — AI
    Apple Intelligence Is Finally Coming to China in December With iOS 27.3 — Explained Honestly

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