China approves Alibaba Tongyi AI models for Apple iPhones, clearing Apple Intelligence launch
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen and Tongyi Wanxiang models for Apple handsets, including the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and several earlier Apple models, the South China Morning Post reports.
The approval clears a regulatory hurdle for Apple Intelligence, whose launch in China has been delayed. The iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable smartphone, is scheduled for release in China next week.
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AIChina's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen and Tongyi Wanxiang alongside Apple Intelligence for the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and several earlier Apple models. The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle for Apple Intelligence's long-delayed launch in China. The iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable smartphone, is scheduled for release next week in China.
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