Gurman: Apple accidentally launched Apple Intelligence in China, then pulled the feature; Apple does not plan an imminent launch as it lacks 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.
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Discussion
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@markgurman
Mark Gurman
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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.
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@zollotech
Aaron Zollo
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Apple Intelligence is available in China in iOS 26.5 Beta 1