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Apple Intelligence features are coming to China with iOS 27.3
Apple is bringing some Apple Intelligence features to China with its iOS 27.3 update.
The tools include writing and proofreading help, notification summaries, visual intelligence, photo cleanup and live translation with AirPods.
The update will not include Siri AI or Image Playground in China.
At first, the features will be limited to iPhone 15 Pro and newer models while Apple seeks approval for other devices.
Apple says the first beta will be available next week, and the full update is planned for December.
China approved Apple Intelligence in July, bringing the launch closer.
This will make selected Apple AI tools available to users in China, though not the full set of features offered elsewhere.
Apple plans to bring some Apple Intelligence features to China with iOS 27.3.
The first beta is due on November 4, with the full update scheduled for December.
The features include writing tools, notification summaries, visual intelligence and translation.
Siri AI and Image Playground will not be available in China with this update.
The features will initially be limited to iPhone 15 Pro and newer models.
- Who
- Apple plans to bring Apple Intelligence features to users in China.
- What
- Some Apple Intelligence features will arrive with iOS 27.3. Siri AI and Image Playground will not be included.
- When
- The first beta is due on November 4, 2026, and the full update is scheduled for December.
- Where
- China.
- Why
- Not stated
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Apple Intelligence received approval in China.
Reuters reported that Apple had trained its own large language model specifically for China.
The first iOS 27.3 beta is due to become available.
Apple plans to release iOS 27.3.
- Beta date
- November 4, 2026
- Full release
- December 2026
- Initial device support
- iPhone 15 Pro and newer
- Unavailable features
- Siri AI and Image Playground
- Approval
- Apple Intelligence approved in China in July 2026