Recently, major news has been heard in the technology industry that Apple is actively preparing to introduce revolutionary AI functions for the domestic iPhone. According to reliable sources, the breakthrough plan is expected to be implemented by mid-2025, marking Apple's major strategic layout in the Chinese market. At present, Apple's R&D team in China and the United States is undergoing technical adjustments and fully promoting the development of the "Apple Intelligence" platform. It is expected to meet global users as early as May this year.
To achieve this ambitious goal, Apple chose to carry out in-depth cooperation with Chinese technology giant Alibaba. Alibaba co-founder and chairman of the board of directors Tsai Chongxin confirmed the news at the World Governments Summit 2025 summit held in Dubai, UAE. He pointed out that Apple needs a partner with strong localization capabilities in the Chinese market. After many considerations, it finally chose to work with Alibaba to jointly create exclusive AI functions for domestic iPhone users. This strategic cooperation not only reflects Apple's emphasis on the Chinese market, but also indicates that Chinese and Western technology giants will carry out deeper cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence.
At the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series launch conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook elaborated on the strategic significance of the "Apple Intelligence" platform for the first time. Cook emphasized that the new generation of iPhone is designed specifically for the AI era. Through the deep integration of artificial intelligence technology, it will bring users an unprecedented intelligent experience. It is reported that this revolutionary platform will support a variety of innovative features, including smart text polishing, personalized emoji expression generation, and a more intelligent Siri voice assistant. The launch of these features marks the official entry of the iPhone into a new era of AI-powered development.
With Apple and Alibaba joining forces, the development process of AI functions of the domestic iPhone is accelerating. Industry insiders predict that this cooperation will not only bring a more considerate and intelligent experience to Chinese users, but may also give birth to a series of innovative applications for the Chinese market. It can be foreseen that in the near future, the domestic iPhone equipped with AI functions will open a new smart life experience for the majority of users, and will also set a new benchmark for the global smartphone industry.