Siri in crisis: Insights into Apple's internal problems
Internal conflicts and strategic errors: Why Siri has been stagnating at Apple for years and what the new report reveals about the background.
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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 Update: These highlights are coming in May 2025
In May 2025, Apple Arcade will expand its range of games: multiplayer, puzzles, simulations – click in now and discover the new titles.
Apple rejects backdoor – court overturns secrecy
Apple stands for data protection: no backdoor for authorities, no secret processes. The British court partially agrees with the company.
Apple struggles with Siri: Hub launch postponed to 2026
Apple is struggling with Siri and is postponing the Smart Home Hub. It's expected to launch in 2026 at the earliest. You can find all the details about the delay here.
iOS 18.5: Apple responds to criticism of Mail design
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What is Apple TV+ really for? A new analysis sheds light on it
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Apple Card: Visa, Amex and Mastercard in bidding war
The Apple Card is facing a major shakeup: Visa is offering millions, Amex wants everything, and Mastercard is worried. Find out what's about to change...
How to turn off Apple Mail categories
Want to use Apple Mail without categories again? Use this guide to quickly set your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to list view...
Apple TV+: These are the series highlights in April 2025
Apple TV+ starts April with strong series: new dramas, quirky comedies, children's formats & a French historical drama included.
iOS 18.4 & Co. are here – Apple Intelligence launches in Europe
iOS 18.4 is here: Apple Intelligence launches in Europe – including writing tools, Genmoji, Siri update, and more. Read all the details now.