WhatsApp backs Apple in dispute with Great Britain
Apple is fighting back against British access to encrypted data. WhatsApp is supporting Apple in the fight for digital privacy worldwide.
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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 is pursuing its own strategy in the AI race
Apple is forging its own path in the AI race. Instead of chatbots, there are discreet system functions focused on data protection and everyday usability.
Siri is set to get better – Apple promises big things
Siri should be able to do more by now. Apple explains the delay of new Siri features – and even announces additional features.
Apple Notes comes to Apple Watch with watchOS 26
watchOS 26 makes your Apple Watch more productive: The new Notes app is now included. Save thoughts right on your wrist – quickly, easily, anywhere.
Apple makes Image Playground really strong with ChatGPT
Image Playground becomes more flexible with ChatGPT. Create oil painting, anime, or watercolor-style images directly on your Apple device.
Apple Games App – your new place to play and discover
Apple introduces the Games app: centrally manage all your games, discover new titles and stay connected with friends through challenges.
Apple launches new gaming tools: Metal 4 and Toolkit 3
With Metal 4 and Toolkit 3, Apple is introducing new tools that make games on Mac, iPhone, and iPad faster, smoother, and...
iOS 26: Everything about the Messages app update at a glance
With iOS 26, the Messages app becomes much smarter: new group features, personalized backgrounds, and anti-spam filters.
iOS 26: Apple finally wants to stop spam calls and texts
iOS 26 brings new features to combat spam calls and texts. Learn how your iPhone will better protect you from unwanted contacts in the future.
Apple brings smart updates for reminders and notes
Four new productivity features make Apple Reminders and Notes more powerful – ideal for those who want more efficiency.