Core Insights - Apple is potentially moving closer to introducing Apple Intelligence in mainland China, as indicated by a feedback form requiring +86 phone numbers, suggesting it is designed for mainland Chinese users rather than just Chinese-speaking individuals [2] - The feedback platform allows users to provide input on various features of Apple Intelligence, including writing tools, photo clearing functions, notification summaries, focus mode, prioritized email messages, smart replies in emails and messages, and summaries in Safari, call recordings, and memo translations [2] - Currently, Apple Intelligence is not available in mainland China, and Apple has been working to expand its capabilities there since the release of iOS 18, which requires collaboration with local AI companies [2] - Reports suggest that Apple may partner with Alibaba to provide AI functionalities in China [2] iOS Update - iOS 26.2 is expected to be the last iOS version released by Apple before the end of the year, and if approved in mainland China, it may support Apple Intelligence [3] - However, there are no indications in the iOS beta version that Apple Intelligence will be supported in mainland China [3] - Neither Apple nor Alibaba has provided a potential release timeline for the introduction of these features [3]
苹果AI要入华了?官网开始提供反馈表:需+86电话