China clears Apple, Samsung on-device AI services for smartphone rollout | MLex
China clears Apple, Samsung on-device AI services for smartphone rollout | MLex
Publish Date: 2026-07-16 04:11:00
Source Domain: www.mlex.com
- Apple and Samsung’s on-device generative AI services have been registered with China’s internet regulator, along with services from Chinese rivals Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, and ZTE. This milestone addresses a key regulatory hurdle.
- The registration by China’s Cyberspace Administration paves the way for bringing more advanced AI capabilities to smartphones in the world’s largest mobile market.
- The registration signifies the approval and integration of these generative AI services into the regulatory framework of China, potentially facilitating quicker development and implementation of AI technologies in mobile devices.
- The registration process highlights the competitive landscape between global technology leaders like Apple and Samsung, and major Chinese manufacturers aiming to enhance AI features on their smartphones.