Gurman: Apple pulls Apple Intelligence in China, after accidentally launching it in the country; there is no imminent launch as Apple has no regulatory approval
Apple Intelligence first launched in the US in October 2024, but now after a nearly 18-month wait, Apple's AI features appear to be rolling out in China too.
Apple Intelligence launched in China in error - it's been ready to go for months but Apple doesn't yet have regulatory approval. There's no imminent launch and this isn't tied to the iOS 26.5 beta. Apple has pulled it offline.