iOS 27.3 brings Apple Intelligence features to 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

- Writing tools

- Visual intelligence

- Clean Up in Photos

- Genmoji

- 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.