AIbase Report As Apple's artificial intelligence services continue to progress, the question of when the mainland China version of iPhone will be able to use AI features has been widely concerned. Recently, a blogger claimed that their mainland China version of iPhone 16 Plus suddenly received a test notification related to "Apple Intelligence and Siri," which quickly sparked heated discussions on social platforms about the "gray-scale testing of Apple AI in China."

Regarding this rumor, an Apple technical advisor gave a clear response during an interview. The official stated that as of now, Apple Intelligence has not been officially launched in mainland China, and specific launch plans and schedules will be announced through the official Apple website. Experts analyze that the test reminders some users have received may be related to cache records left by using third-party tools or unofficial methods to try to enable AI features before.

Apple also issued a security warning. Due to the existence of some third-party software on the market that claims to bypass system restrictions and force the activation of AI features for the mainland China version, Apple advisors remind users that such operations are not only against the rules but could also seriously threaten personal account security and financial safety.

Additionally, from a system mechanism perspective, the iOS system itself does not have a so-called "gray-scale testing" phase. According to Apple's usual process, all new features will first be publicly verified in the iOS beta version, and then pushed to all users through the official version once stability is achieved. Currently, Apple Intelligence is supported only on the iPhone 15 Pro series and subsequent models. Mainland China users still need to patiently wait for the official announcement.

Key points:

  • 🚫 Official Denial: An Apple technical advisor clearly stated that the AI function for the mainland China version has not been officially launched, and the claim of "gray-scale testing" circulating online is not true.

  • ⚠️ Strictly Guard Against Security Risks: The official warned users not to use third-party software to force the activation of AI functions, to avoid security risks such as account suspension or fund theft.

  • 📅 Follow Official Channels: iOS does not have a gray-scale testing mechanism. New features will follow the standard process from the beta version to the official version. Users should rely on official website announcements.