On September 8, Kuaikeji reported that Apple is set to host its autumn new product launch event at 1:00 AM on September 10, with the iPhone 17 series being the most anticipated highlight. Earlier, rumors had suggested that this launch would incorporate China's domestic AI capabilities. However, it appears that this expectation will not be met.

According to the latest scoop by Mark Gurman, Apple is still pressing ahead with its plan to introduce Apple Intelligence in China, with an anticipated rollout before the year's end, thereby missing the iPhone 17 launch window.

Persistent market rumors have indicated that Apple aims to bring Apple Intelligence to China's domestic market via iOS 18.6. However, this initiative has faced repeated delays due to regulatory hurdles.

It has been reported that Apple Intelligence for China's domestic iPhones will be powered by third-party services, integrating large language models from Alibaba and Baidu.

Specifically, ERNIE Bot will serve as the core cloud engine, while Alibaba will be tasked with ensuring Apple's content compliance.

Indeed, since the release of iOS 18.5, Apple Intelligence has already been compatible with the Chinese language. Apple has made thorough preparations, and the primary challenge now lies in obtaining the necessary approvals.

Apple must navigate not only the regulatory landscape in China but also adhere to US regulations.

The US government is apprehensive that Apple's collaboration with Baidu and Alibaba could potentially expose US 'advanced' technologies to these Chinese firms.