Apple recently released a major news through its official website, announcing that Apple's smart features will usher in a large-scale update. The update will significantly expand the range of supported languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. In addition, Apple will also launch a localized English version for Singapore and India to meet the needs of users in different regions.
According to Apple's official disclosure, these new language features are expected to be officially launched in April this year with the release of iOS 18.4, iPad OS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4. Users in most parts of the world will be able to experience these updates. Developers can start testing these new features from today to ensure their stability and compatibility.
It is worth noting that for the Chinese market, Apple specifically pointed out that the launch time of Apple's smart function will depend on the approval progress of Chinese regulatory authorities. This means that if approval is not approved in April, Chinese users will temporarily be unable to use these new features. This move shows Apple's emphasis on the Chinese market and its strict compliance.
At present, Alibaba has confirmed its cooperation with Apple to provide localized services for Apple Intelligence. Apple said it has submitted relevant AI functions to relevant Chinese institutions for approval, hoping to launch these functions in the Chinese market as soon as possible. This cooperation not only helps to improve the user experience of Apple Intelligence in the Chinese market, but also demonstrates Apple's efforts in localized services.
With the release of this software update, iPhone and iPad users in the EU will experience Apple's smart features for the first time. In addition, Apple Intelligence will also expand to a new platform through Apple Vision Pro, supporting American English, and providing users with new ways of communication, collaboration and self-expression. This extension will further enhance Apple's intelligence's global reach.
Apple emphasized that the launch of Apple Intelligence marks a major progress in AI privacy protection. This function starts from the device-side processing tasks and is committed to protecting user privacy at every step. Many of the models used by Apple Intelligence run only on the device side, ensuring the security of user data. This move not only enhances users' trust in Apple products, but also sets an example for other technology companies in terms of privacy protection.
Looking ahead, Apple revealed that Apple Intelligence will continue to expand its features in the coming months, including more innovative applications related to Siri. These new features will further enhance the practicality of Apple's intelligence and provide users with a more intelligent and personalized experience. Apple's continuous innovation will undoubtedly bring more surprises to global users.