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Apple expands Siri AI with Qianwen integration and iOS 27 auto‑reply features
Apple has updated its support documentation to detail the integration of Alibaba’s large‑language model Qianwen into Apple Intelligence on macOS 26.6 or later. The extension is available only for Macs purchased in mainland China, with the Apple ID set to the Chinese region, and enables the system‑wide Writing Tool and Siri to generate text and images. Users can activate the feature in System Settings under “Apple Intelligence & Siri → Extensions,” must log in to a Qianwen account, and can control privacy prompts that ask before sending files or photos to the model. Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that Apple received approval to launch the first Apple Intelligence functions for Chinese users.
Separately, iOS 27 introduces a Siri AI capable of automatically drafting and sending iMessage replies. The feature requires an iPhone 15 Pro or later and can be configured via Apple Shortcuts in manual or automatic modes. While the AI can pull real‑time web information and personalize responses, Apple warns users to monitor auto‑replies to avoid unintended or impersonal messages. Both updates reflect Apple’s broader rollout of generative‑AI capabilities across its devices.
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Alibaba Group · Alibaba Group (Qianwen) · Apple Inc. · Qianwen · Siri · Tim Cook · iPhone 15 Pro
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Siri AI auto‑reply can be configured via Shortcuts in manual or automatic mode, with warnings about unverified messages. www.techritual.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Apple requires explicit user confirmation before sending any data to Qianwen, though the prompt can be disabled for routine requests. notebook.cnmo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Qianwen extension provides writing‑tool functions for text and image generation and allows Siri to give deeper answers. notebook.cnmo.com · www.ithome.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] iOS 27 introduces a Siri AI that can automatically generate and send iMessage replies, requiring iPhone 15 Pro or later. www.techritual.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple received approval to launch the first batch of Apple Intelligence features in China. www.ithome.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Users enable the Qianwen extension via System Settings → Apple Intelligence & Siri → Extensions. notebook.cnmo.com · www.ithome.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Qianwen extension works on macOS 26.6 or later and requires the device to be in mainland China, with the Apple account region set to China or the Mac purchased in China. notebook.cnmo.com · www.ithome.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Apple updated support documentation to show how to use the Qianwen extension on Mac. notebook.cnmo.com · www.ithome.com