Apple warns in the EU about apps with external purchases
Apple warns EU users about apps with external purchases. Learn what the new warning symbols mean and what they mean for you...
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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 CarPlay Ultra officially launched – all information at a glance
Apple launches CarPlay Ultra: iPhone info directly in the dashboard. Now available in Aston Martin – more manufacturers to follow.
Apple Maps becomes a platform for high-quality recommendations
Apple Maps now shows ratings and awards from experts like MICHELIN Guide, The Infatuation, and Golf Digest right in the...
WWDC 2025 – all the highlights around iOS 19 and more
WWDC 2025 brings iOS 19 with a new design, macOS 16, AI features, and AirPods translation – here you can find out all the important details.
iOS 19 brings improvements to Music Haptics
With iOS 19, you can not only hear music, but feel it. Apple is bringing two powerful updates to Music Haptics...
iOS 19 takes “Own Voice” to the next level
With iOS 19, you can save your voice in under 1 minute—naturally, personally, and without the cloud. Discover the new...
Apple releases Sound Therapy exclusively on Apple Music
Apple launches Sound Therapy, a music offering for focus, relaxation and sleep – exclusively on Apple Music and scientifically backed.
macOS 15.5: Safari saves power with new Web Push feature
macOS 15.5 introduces a new Web Push technology: less battery consumption, more privacy, and no manual setup required.
Apple sets deadline: Home update becomes mandatory with iOS 19
Apple is ending old Home support with iOS 19. Everything you need to know about the mandatory update, explained in a compact and understandable way.
iOS 19 brings smart battery management with Apple Intelligence
iOS 19 brings intelligent battery management with Apple Intelligence. Save power, extend your battery life – automatically and smartly.