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China Clears Alibaba AI Models for Apple's Planned December Intelligence Launch

Regulatory clearance opens a path for Apple Intelligence in mainland China after nearly two years, with a December launch planned but the rebuilt Siri still excluded.

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China clears Alibaba models for use on Apple iPhones

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Apple plans December debut for Intelligence in mainland China

Bloomberg Technology ↗

Expected software release identified as iOS 27.3

AppleInsider - Frontpage News ↗

Planned China launch reported to exclude Siri AI

9to5Mac Apple ↗

Trial version reportedly planned for late October

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