Apple under pressure: EU forces opening of iOS 19 & iOS 20
Apple must open iOS 19 & iOS 20 to smartwatches, headphones, and more. The EU is enforcing new rules – that...
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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+: These are the highlights for spring 2025
New content on Apple TV+: These series, films, and documentaries await you in spring 2025. Check out all the highlights and dates now...
Apple loses appeal against Federal Cartel Office – What now?
Apple loses to the Federal Cartel Office: What does the ruling mean for the App Store and competition? Read all the details now!
Apple Intelligence and Siri: An unfinished promise
Apple made big promises with Siri – but the reality is different. Why Apple Intelligence isn't working as planned...
Secret iCloud hearing underway – disclosure demanded
Apple is under pressure: The British government is demanding access to iCloud data. The secret court hearing is causing worldwide criticism.
iOS 18.4 Beta 4 released – All details about the update
iOS 18.4 Beta 4 is now available. Will Apple bring new features or stick with bug fixes? All the information on the current...
iOS 19 brings RCS 3.0 – What changes for iPhone users
With iOS 19, Apple introduces RCS 3.0. Secure encryption, better responses, and full control over sent messages.
Apple manager: Siri delay is “ugly and embarrassing”
Apple wanted to make Siri smarter, but the update is stalling. Internal criticism is growing: One manager calls it an "ugly" delay.
iOS 19 – All rumors and new features at a glance
iOS 19 will be radically different! Apple is planning a major design overhaul, Siri updates, and new AI features. Here are all the details.
Apple in legal dispute with UK – activists support lawsuit
Apple is resisting the British demand for a backdoor for iCloud data. Activist groups are joining the resistance.