Apple Intelligence Registered for iPads and Macs in China

Apple Intelligence has been registered for use on iPads and Macs in China, expanding the device categories covered after an earlier registration for iPhones, according to Shanghai’s cyberspace regulator. The change clears a regulatory step for Apple’s generative AI service, but it does not set a date for its availability on tablets or computers.

China requires registration of certain generative AI services before they can be offered to the public. Apple’s iPhone registration was listed in July 2026; the latest filing adds tablets and laptops. The regulator’s announcement concerns registration, not a confirmed consumer rollout across those devices.

Apple’s stated first consumer release in China is planned for December 2026 through iOS 27.3, with selected features on supported iPhones. The company opened developer testing on November 4. Apple has not announced when Apple Intelligence will be available on iPads or Macs in China.

The initial iPhone release is expected to include features such as Writing Tools and Visual Intelligence, which can respond to what a camera sees. Apple’s planned China feature set also includes tools for photos, translation and search. The first consumer...