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2026
Apple reportedly to launch Apple Intelligence in mainland China as early as December
According to Bloomberg, Apple is preparing to launch its Apple Intelligence AI platform in mainland China as early as December, as part of the upcoming iOS 27.3 update, bringing AI features first released in the US two years ago for iPhone, iPad and Mac. The launch will not include the new Siri AI assistant or other features Apple announced this year. Mainland media reported that China-version iPhone models, including iPhone 15 Pro and later models, completed license changes with MIIT on September 29, adding large-model registration numbers matching Apple Intelligence.
2026
Apple Home Collection accessories developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to begin arriving in December
Apple announced the new Apple Home Collection, a line of smart home accessories developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, which begins arriving in December 2026, with select accessories following in early 2027.
2026
New Apple TV 4K with A19 chip to go on sale Nov 13 at HK$2,399
The new Apple TV 4K is equipped with the A19 chip with 50% higher CPU performance and up to doubled GPU performance, supports Dolby Vision, spatial audio and Wi-Fi 7, pairs with up to four HomePods, has three built-in microphones so Siri works without the remote, and a remote supporting Find My; it goes on sale on Nov 13, 2026, priced at HK$2,399.
2026
Apple announces first iPhone 18 price promotion
Apple’s first reported price promotion for the iPhone 18 series was scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. on November 4. The article says trade-in savings on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could reach RMB 800; it reports a scheduled promotion, not a completed launch.
2026
Dewu App adds support for Visual Intelligence
Dewu App became one of the first domestic apps to complete adaptation and launch support for Apple’s Visual Intelligence feature, allowing users to identify products and access Dewu information through the feature.
2026
Apple opens China beta testing for Apple Intelligence and Siri
Apple sent developers the first iOS 27.3 beta on November 4, opening beta testing in China for Apple Intelligence and Siri. Apple said the first features were planned to roll out to all users in China in December with the iOS 27.3 release.
2026
Apple opens Apple Intelligence testing in China with iOS 27.3 beta
Apple pushed the first iOS 27.3 beta to developers and opened testing of Apple Intelligence in mainland China. The article says Apple plans to distribute the iOS 27.3 full release to users in China in December.
2026
Apple wins CNET People’s Picks overall laptop award
Apple won CNET’s People’s Picks overall laptop award, with MacBooks also winning eight of the survey’s 10 categories.
2026
Apple forecasts fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue growth
Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said Apple expected fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue to grow 7%–10% year over year, with services revenue expected to grow 8%–9%.
2026
Apple Watch Audio Intelligence features begin beta testing
Apple began rolling out its Audio Intelligence features for Apple Watch in beta, initially for developers in the iOS 27.3 update. The features include sound recognition, song recognition, Live Rewind, and Siri Recaps.
2026
Apple Watch Ultra 4 discounted at Amazon
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 was listed at Amazon for $699.99, a $100 discount that matched its all-time low price.
2026
Apple issues December-quarter gross margin forecast
Apple forecast a gross margin of 45% to 46% for the December quarter, below the analyst average cited by CNBC. Apple attributed the forecast primarily to higher memory costs and some costs related to the Siri AI ramp.
2026
Apple responds to concerns about iPhone Duo hardware differences
Apple technical staff responded to questions about differences between the mainland China and U.S. versions of iPhone Duo, saying products undergo factory testing and that the mainland version does not have inferior materials or hardware quality. They said some features require approval from domestic authorities before they can be enabled in mainland China.
2026
Apple makes AirPods Pro Hearing Test available in Canada
Apple made its Hearing Test feature available across Canada for users with compatible AirPods Pro and an iPhone or iPad.
2026
Apple and Alibaba partner on China Apple Intelligence features
Apple announced a collaboration with Alibaba to integrate Qwen support into Apple Intelligence features for China, including Siri, writing tools and visual intelligence.
2026
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 advertising campaign in Canada
Samsung launched a marketing campaign through its official Instagram account in Canada that promoted the Galaxy Z Fold8 and mocked reported screen problems with Apple's iPhone Duo.
2026
Alibaba and Apple partner on Qwen integration
Alibaba partnered with Apple to integrate Alibaba's Qwen AI model into Apple Intelligence for the Chinese market.
2026
Alibaba and Apple announce Qianwen integration partnership
Alibaba and Apple announced a partnership to integrate Qianwen into Apple Intelligence, allowing users in China to access Qianwen capabilities through Siri, writing tools, and Visual Intelligence. The article says the features are planned to begin beta testing on November 4 and roll out to users in December.
2026
Alibaba and Apple partner on Chinese-market AI integration
Alibaba Group partnered with Apple to integrate Alibaba’s Qwen AI model into Apple Intelligence for the Chinese market.
2026
Apple announces China rollout of Apple Intelligence features
Apple announced that the first Apple Intelligence features for China would enter testing through the iOS developer beta on November 4 and launch with iOS 27.3 in December. The planned features include Qwen support and other tools; the article says the initial availability announcement covers iPhone, with other platforms pending relevant approvals.