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.
Amazon is applying for a network of 5,105 satellites for Apple's satellite services. Two of the four features are not yet available in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
Apple TV has announced the timeframe: Silo Season 4 will premiere in summer 2027 and will conclude Juliette Nichols' story completely...
Apple TV has released the first teaser for Neuromancer. The series, based on William Gibson's cyberpunk classic, will premiere worldwide on January 22, 2027.
AppleCare One launches in Germany on August 4th: €20.99 per month for up to three Apple devices. All prices, rules...
Apfelpatient Weekly #16: Apple Upgrade launches as a leasing model, iOS 27 locks leased iPhones, eleven new Macs and an EU fine.
iCloud in iOS 27: faster uploads, shared albums for Android and Windows, and new AI features from the 2TB plan onwards – an overview.
Apple TV confirms: "The Morning Show" will end with its fifth season. Who's in the finale and why it will also end in 2027...
Apple Maps will be fully integrated into Ford's electric platform in 2027 – via the new MapKit SDK. Why German Ford drivers won't benefit from this initially.
Apple is preparing an AI shopping assistant for the Apple Store app. This is revealed in the new privacy policy regarding data and partners.
New WhatsApp features: redesigned CarPlay app, account login directly on the iPad, and Apple Music sharing in Status. An overview.
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