OniPhone 17 series and iPhone Air are launched with the official version of iOS 26Later, Apple finally added the "Apple Intelligence" service to the iOS 26.1 beta version released to developers the following week.Traditional Chinese versionThe test project is in preparation for the upcoming "Apple Intelligence" service for markets such as Taiwan.
On the other hand, with the release of iOS 26.1 beta, Apple also released iPadOS 26.1 beta test content and also opened support for Traditional Chinese.Apple Foundation Model Framework basic model framework resources, allowing developers in markets such as Taiwan to provide App services in a way that is more in line with local Chinese usage habits.
Siri understands you better
In iOS 26.1 beta, Siri is no longer just a passive voice assistant; it can now engage in natural conversations with users in Traditional Chinese. The new Siri understands pauses and colloquial expressions in Traditional Chinese, and can even automatically correct misspoken commands, making interactions more like a real-life conversation. Users can also directly ask Siri questions about iPhone and iPad settings and features, eliminating the need for manual search.
Full support for instant translation and visual intelligence
This update also brings more practical AI features to the "Apple Intelligence" service, including real-time translation, which can be enabled during messages, calls, FaceTime, or when using AirPods. Visual Intelligence can identify content such as event information and product information through the camera or screenshot, and jump directly to the calendar or e-commerce platform. You can even ask ChatGPT for further answers.
The photo and video functions have also been upgraded, allowing you to search media using natural language, remove unwanted elements, or quickly generate a memory video with just one sentence.
Smarter writing and daily tasks
Writing tools allow users to correct, rewrite, or generate summaries anywhere they input. Recordings (including phone calls) can be automatically converted into keynote presentations for easier meeting organization. Shortcuts allow users to automate everyday tasks. For example, students can create shortcuts that automatically compare transcripts with notes to address missed points.
Email has added a smart reply feature, as well as Genmoji that can generate sticker content, Image Park that can generate images through descriptions, and Image Wand that can convert drafts into actual works.
Privacy and performance are equally important
Apple also emphasized that the operating model of the "Apple Intelligence" service uses "device-side computing" as its core. Many AI tasks are processed directly on the iPhone or iPad without the need for additional uploading to the cloud, thus protecting user privacy.
If a task requires more powerful computing power, the system will collaborate on the calculation through Private Cloud Compute, ensuring that the data is only used during the calculation process, will not be stored and used separately, and can be inspected by independent experts.
When integrating with ChatGPT, if the user is not logged into a ChatGPT account, the interactive content is primarily protected by Apple's privacy policy. OpenAI cannot access or use it for model training, and IP location is not recorded. However, if the user is logged into an OpenAI account, the content will be subject to OpenAI's privacy terms.
A major milestone for Apple fans in Taiwan
This update also means that Taiwanese users can finally experience the complete "Apple Intelligence" service in their native language. From daily translation, smart search to AI-generated images, all can be operated in Traditional Chinese, making iPhone and iPad further important assistants in life and work.
In addition to Traditional Chinese, it also supports more national and regional languages
In addition to the Traditional Chinese version of the "Apple Intelligence" service that many Taiwanese users have been looking forward to, the updated version test content released this time also includes Apple's previous disclosure that it will add support for Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish and Vietnamese before the end of this year, which means that the "Apple Intelligence" service will enter more markets and attract more people to use it.
However, the market believes that Apple's larger-scale AI technology update will be launched in the spring of next year.New smart connected devices, allowing Siri to become closer to the ideal AI interaction form, thereby creating a different user experience.
