# Apple Sets China Apple Intelligence Beta for Nov. 4, Outlines Qwen Integration By Simon Yoon Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/45195 Published: 2026-10-30T22:36:14.000Z Updated: 2026-10-30T22:36:14.000Z Section: Technology > Apple plans to release the features with iOS 27.3 in December and separately outlined a partnership with Alibaba involving Qwen. Apple has scheduled developer testing of its first Apple Intelligence features in China, adding a test phase ahead of the planned December release for users. The initial set includes Live Translation, Writing Tools, Visual Intelligence and a photo cleanup tool. Supported devices include iPhone 16 and later models, iPhone 15 Pro models and iPhone Air. The test date adds a new milestone to Apple's earlier [December release plan for Apple Intelligence in China](). Separately, Apple outlined a partnership with Alibaba to provide users in China access to its Qwen model through Siri, Writing Tools and Visual Intelligence. The update will not include Siri AI or other next-generation Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC 2026. Developer beta testing is scheduled to begin Nov. 4. ## Links in this article - [December release plan for Apple Intelligence in China](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/32050)