Apple Card: Visa, Amex and Mastercard in bidding war
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...
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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.
How to turn off Apple Mail categories
Want to use Apple Mail without categories again? Use this guide to quickly set your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to list view...
Apple TV+: These are the series highlights in April 2025
Apple TV+ starts April with strong series: new dramas, quirky comedies, children's formats & a French historical drama included.
iOS 18.4 & Co. are here – Apple Intelligence launches in Europe
iOS 18.4 is here: Apple Intelligence launches in Europe – including writing tools, Genmoji, Siri update, and more. Read all the details now.
Apple must pay a 150 million euro fine in France
Apple must pay a €150 million fine. The accusation is that the ATT system deliberately discriminates against third-party providers in advertising tracking.
Apple vs. SpaceX: Satellite conflict becomes political
Apple wants to expand its satellite service – but SpaceX is blocking the plans. It's all about frequencies, power, and political influence.
Trade conflict: EU plans tariffs on Apple and Meta
The trade conflict between the US and the EU is escalating: Brussels is considering tariffs and fees against tech companies such as Apple, Meta ...
Apple plans AI coach: Health app becomes more personal
Apple wants to radically expand the Health app: AI coaching, video formats, nutrition tracking and smart training analysis are planned.
New in iOS 18.4: Use ambient music in the Control Center
Ambient music in iOS 18.4: Four themes, matching playlists, and full control directly in the Control Center – without an additional app.
Apple faces minimal EU fines – because of Trump?
Apple faces a fine for DMA violations. Why the fine is so low and what Trump has to do with it...