Apple: Latest Siri AI Rollout Paused in Mainland China

If you’ve been in mainland China wondering why you’re still waiting on the newest Siri AI upgrades, here’s the straight talk. On the morning of June 8, Apple hosted its WWDC 2026 at Apple Park and rolled out a fresh batch of AI-powered updates, with the revamped Siri AI taking center stage. But for users in mainland China, the rollout is on pause. The company shared that they’re currently working through local regulatory requirements and finalizing the necessary compliance steps before bringing Siri AI and the broader Apple Intelligence suite to the region. So while the rest of the world gets to dive into these new AI tools, mainland China users will need to keep their expectations grounded a bit longer until everything is officially cleared.