Apple Intelligence has cleared another regulatory step in China, adding iPads and MacBooks as supported devices, not just iPhones. Multiple outlets report that the approval comes after filings are updated with Chinese regulators, removing a major obstacle to Apple expanding Apple Intelligence beyond its initial iPhone rollout.
Digital Trends and 9to5Mac both say the regulatory registration is an important milestone ahead of an expected China launch in December, while Apple has not publicly confirmed the exact timing for when support will arrive on iPad and Mac. AppleInsider similarly highlights that Apple Intelligence is registered for tablets and notebooks and notes a longer delay than in other markets, but with an iPhone-first introduction that is expected to broaden.
The Next Web frames the development with reference to Reuters reporting and describes the regulator in Shanghai making the change by adding iPads and Mac laptops as new uses. Across the coverage, outlets align on what regulators have added; they differ mainly on emphasis, such as device scope detail and timing expectations.
