Apple reportedly plans December China launch for Apple Intelligence using Alibaba models · TechNode

OpenAI alleges an ex-employee took trade secrets to Apple, which denies wrongdoing. Apple's stock has declined amid reports of reduced iPhone orders. OpenAI's claims coincide with Apple's launch of HomeView, a smart display. Apple's Wearables, Home and Accessories revenue has fallen, while Services revenue grew to $109.16 billion in fiscal 2025, 26.2% of total revenue.

Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that Apple Intelligence has received approval in China, with a test version expected later in October, according to The Paper, a state-backed Chinese media outlet.

Apple plans to launch Apple Intelligence in China in December with iOS 27.3, excluding AI-powered Siri, Image Playground, and Genmoji. Bloomberg reports China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granted Apple network access permits for Alibaba's AI models. Regulatory hurdles delayed Apple's expansion in China. Apple shares closed at $342.96 on Wednesday, up 0.89% in premarket trading on Thursday.

Apple's AI features, Apple Intelligence, may soon launch in China after regulators approved Alibaba's AI models for use on supported iPhones. This follows regulatory clearance for Apple Intelligence in China, with Alibaba's Qwen models expected to power text and image generation features. The approval comes ahead of Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, launch in China. Apple is partnering with local firms due to China's strict AI and data security rules.

Apple's shares closed at a record high, pushing its market value to $5.005T, making it the second company to surpass the $5T milestone after Nvidia. This marks the end of Tim Cook's tenure and sets a benchmark for incoming CEO John Ternus.

Apple's shares reached a record close, pushing its market value to $5 trillion. This milestone makes it the second company to achieve this valuation, marking the end of Tim Cook's tenure as CEO and the beginning of John Ternus's leadership.