Apple gets approval for Alibaba-powered iPhone AI tools in China
Two years after launch, Cupertino finally clears Beijing's regulatory hurdle, betting Qwen-powered text and image generation can narrow Huawei’s lead.
Pedestrians pass the Apple flagship store on Nanjing Road Walkway in Shanghai, China, on July 3, 2026. Image: Getty Images
Pedestrians pass the Apple flagship store on Nanjing Road Walkway in Shanghai, China, on July 3, 2026. Image: Getty Images

