iPhone AI in China powered by Alibaba.

Alibaba is partnering with Apple to introduce AI features to iPhones in China, aiming to boost Apple’s declining sales.

iPhone AI in China powered by Alibaba.

Alibaba just dropped a bombshell, teaming up with Apple to bring some AI magic to iPhones in China. Listen, Apple hasn’t rolled out those intelligence features here yet, and that’s a big reason for their falling smartphone sales. Alibaba’s chairman, Joseph Tsai, said, “They talked to a number of companies... in the end, they chose to do business with us.” Talk about a major endorsement!

This collaboration doesn’t mean the speculation is over. Apple has been looking at other options like Tencent and ByteDance for AI integration. They’re also still tight with Baidu for an upgraded search feature and Siri improvements. But here’s the kicker: any AI features need the thumbs-up from regulators, and both Apple and Alibaba have already put that ball in motion. With iPhone sales dropping and Apple fading to third place behind Huawei and Xiaomi, they better make this partnership count to reclaim their spot!

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