China Approves Alibaba's Qwen AI for iPhones Before iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
Summary
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology approves Alibaba's Qwen and Tongyi Wanxiang models for iPhones, alongside Apple Intelligence. Apple executive chairman Tim Cook met Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing. iPhone Duo pre-orders open October 16 across 70 nations, including China, shipping October 23.
Key Points
- JP Morgan says iPhone 18 Pro demand in China exceeds last year's iPhone 17 Pro, dismissing production cut rumors.
- Counterpoint Research reports Apple captured 33% of China's smartphone market in the week of September 14 to 20.
- Apple COO Sabih Khan visits the Foxconn Technology Park on October 11 ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders.