[News] Tim Cook Visits China amid Apple Intelligence Rollout Speculation

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Apple CEO Tim Cook visited China for the second time this year. According to a report from Commercial Times, his visit may be aimed at boosting Apple’s business in the region, particularly given that Apple Intelligence currently does not support the China version of the new iPhone 16.

A report from South China Morning Post noted that Chinese Android smartphone vendors are already incorporating new AI features into their devices. On the other hand, Apple’s major rival in smartphones, Samsung, has also found an ally in the local market, as the report pointed out that earlier this year, Baidu’s AI model would be integrated into Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone series, the Galaxy S24.

The report also mentioned that during an earnings call in August, Cook stated that he was advocating the launch of Apple Intelligence in China, aiming to provide AI services to all Apple users.

According to Commercial Times, citing Cook’s official account on the social media platform Weibo, during his trip, Cook met with Chinese university students to discuss how Apple products can support sustainable farming practices.

Notably, according to a report from Reuters, Cook also met with Jin Zhuanglong, China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology, on Wednesday in Beijing.

The report from Commercial Times also noted that this is Cook’s second visit to China this year. During his trip in March, he reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market. On that visit, Cook visited Apple’s new store in Shanghai, met with China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, and connected with several major Chinese suppliers.

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(Photo credit: Tim Cook’s Weibo)