Apple Services Archive

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+ brings back two hit series in summer 2025

by Milan Jovicic

April 10, 2025 - 23:41 CEST

Summer 2025 on Apple TV+: Slow Horses Season 5 and The Morning Show Season 4 are about to launch. Now...

Siri in crisis: Insights into Apple's internal problems

by Milan Jovicic

April 10, 2025 - 23:20 CEST

Internal conflicts and strategic errors: Why Siri has been stagnating at Apple for years and what the new report reveals about the background.

Apple Arcade Update: These highlights are coming in May 2025

by Milan Jovicic

April 8, 2025 - 18:25 CEST

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

by Milan Jovicic

April 7, 2025 - 16:07 CEST

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

by Milan Jovicic

April 6, 2025 - 4:36 PM CEST

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

by Milan Jovicic

April 2, 2025 - 9:26 PM CEST

iOS 18.5 brings new options for Apple Mail: Turn off contact photos and grouping directly in the app and get...

What is Apple TV+ really for? A new analysis sheds light on it

by Milan Jovicic

April 2, 2025 - 9:07 PM CEST

Why does Apple TV+ really exist? A new study shows how the streaming service is linked to purchasing behavior and product loyalty.

Apple Card: Visa, Amex and Mastercard in bidding war

by Milan Jovicic

April 1, 2025 - 23:37 CEST

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...