iOS 27.3 beta 1 brings Apple Intelligence features online in China

iOS 27.3 beta 1 is here, and it includes the first Apple Intelligence features in China. Siri AI isn’t available yet, but a lot of other capabilities are. Here’s what to expect.

Here are the Apple Intelligence features launching in China with iOS 27.3

For the first time, Apple Intelligence is now available in China for beta users.

Apple Intelligence launched in the US in October 2024, so users in China have had to wait more than two years for the features to arrive.

But today with iOS 27.3 beta 1, like was announced last week, Apple Intelligence is officially available in China too.

Not all of Apple’s AI capabilities are here yet. Siri AI, notably, is missing. However, Apple outlines a wide array of AI features debuting in China with iOS 27.3.

Here’s the full list, via Apple Newsroom’s post:

Real-time translation across Messages, FaceTime, Phone, and compatible AirPods

Natural language search in Photos

Memory creation in Photos using any prompt

Priority mail in Apple Mail

Email summaries in Apple Mail

Smart Reply in the Mail and Messages apps

Notification summaries

Priority notifications

Reduce Distractions new Focus Mode

Audio transcription summary in the Notes app

Summaries of call transcripts

Siri improvements including Type to Siri, more natural language support, and ability to retain context during a conversation

Essentially, none of the new AI capabilities introduced in iOS 27 are included. Rather, Apple is focusing first on bringing the AI features from iOS 26 and iOS 18 to users in China.

Have you been able to test the Apple Intelligence features in China? Let us know in the comments.

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