iOS 18.5 brings Screen Time update for parents
iOS 18.5 immediately alerts parents if their child has cracked their Screen Time passcode. The update brings more control and transparency.
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Tag: Apple Services
Apple Services is Apple's fast-growing services business and covers all of the company's software subscriptions and digital offerings – including Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, iCloud+, Apple News+ and Apple One. The portfolio is rounded out by payment services such as Apple Pay and Apple Cash, the App Store, AppleCare and features like Find My, Apple ID and Family Sharing. Together, these services have become one of the most important revenue streams on Apple's balance sheet, with more than a billion paid subscriptions worldwide and regular records in quarterly earnings.
On apfelpatient.de, this tag brings together all news, rumors and background information on Apple's services strategy: new features in iOS, watchOS and macOS, price adjustments for subscriptions, bundle options via Apple One, regulatory battles around the App Store, and strategic decisions out of Cupertino. Quarterly results, market share and comparisons with competitors such as Spotify, Netflix and Google are also continuously analyzed here.
Anyone wanting to understand where Apple's services division is heading, which new services are in the pipeline and how to get the most out of their subscriptions will find a complete editorial overview here.
Apple Arcade: All games and updates in June 2025
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Apple has three major WWDC topics coming up – this is what
At WWDC 2025, Apple will showcase three major themes: unified systems, Apple Intelligence, and new iPad features. Read all the details now.
Apple appeals May App Store ruling
Apple is appealing a ruling requiring changes to the App Store. The dispute with Epic Games continues...
Apple Intelligence: Why China has to wait until iOS 18.6
China waits for Apple Intelligence: Find out why iOS 18.6 is the new launch date and what role Alibaba and censorship play...
Apple tests new Xcode version with Claude from Anthropic
Apple is testing a new version of Xcode with Anthropic's Claude AI. The tool is designed to help developers write code faster and more efficiently.
Apple continues to work on personalized Siri
Apple comments on the delay of the new Siri features. Read Tim Cook's comments and what Apple Intelligence has to offer so far...
Siri is getting smarter: These are Apple's plans for iOS 19
Siri is relaunched with iOS 19: Apple is opening the assistant to external AI and is planning major upgrades this fall...
Apple TV+: All series and film highlights in May 2025
Discover all the new series, films, and documentaries coming to Apple TV+ in May 2025. From sci-fi to family films...
Apple: New warning about targeted spyware attacks
Apple is warning iPhone users worldwide about targeted espionage by mercenary software. Learn how you can better protect your device now.