Apfelpatient Weekly #25: Four new devices in Apple code
Four new devices in Apple's code, relaunches at market launch, a figure from the Epic Games trial, and OpenAI's accounting: the week in...
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Apple Services
Apple Services is Apple's rapidly growing services business, encompassing 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. This portfolio is complemented by payment services like Apple Pay and Apple Cash, the App Store, AppleCare, and features such as Find My, Apple ID, and Family Sharing. Behind these services lies one of Apple's most important revenue generators, with over one billion subscriptions worldwide and consistently record-breaking quarterly results.
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 TV: Peanuts classics free again for Christmas
Three classic Peanuts cartoons are back on Apple TV for the holidays, no subscription required. Plus, there are new specials featuring Snoopy and...
The Wanted Man: Hugh Laurie on Apple TV from January
The Wanted Man premieres on Apple TV on January 6, 2027. Hugh Laurie plays a crime boss who wants to escape – ...
Where is Wanda? Season 2: Apple TV shows the trailer
Apple TV has released the trailer for the second season of the German series "Where is Wanda?". It premieres on October 21st, and the finale will be...
Apple AI PIN: All the info on the planned wearable
Apple AI Pin: Design, camera and connection to the iPhone at a glance – and why the development of the pendant is currently paused.
Apple AI Pin: Development of the camera pendant is paused
Apple AI pin: Development of the camera-enabled pin is on hold. An AirTag-sized prototype exists, but the 2027 release date is no longer in place.
Apple HomePad: All the rumors at a glance
Apple HomePad: Code name, person recognition without Face ID, iPhone required, price and why the launch is not expected until October at the earliest.
Apple Music Hall: Apple opens concert hall in London
Apple is opening a concert hall for 600 guests at Battersea Power Station – complete with studios for 3D audio and worldwide broadcasting...
iOS 27.2: Code findings relating to Shortcuts and Apple Music
The code of iOS 27.2 contains hints of AI shortcuts with third-party apps, an album countdown in Apple Music, and CarPlay...
The Savant: Apple TV names spring 2027 as launch date
Apple TV has rescheduled the Jessica Chastain thriller, which was halted in 2025. Here's why spring 2027 isn't a randomly chosen window.