iOS 18.4 brings controversial change to Safari – this is what is changing
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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.
Spotify urges EU to punish Apple for market dominance
Spotify is demanding tough penalties for Apple. The EU is investigating whether Apple is violating the Digital Markets Act. Is a billion-dollar fine looming?
British demand to Apple alarms US intelligence
Great Britain is demanding a back door in iPhones, but Apple is resisting. Now the US secret service is getting involved. Find out all the details.
iCloud and encryption: Apple in conflict with the FBI
Is iCloud encryption at risk? Why the FBI wants access and what consequences this could have for users. Find out more now.
iOS 18.4: New cooking feature hints at HomePad
iOS 18.4 brings a new cooking feature to Apple News+. Clues in the code point to the HomePad - Apple's next ...
Apple TV+: “Bono: Stories of Surrender” starts in May
Apple TV+ brings “Bono: Stories of Surrender”. Experience the music documentary in 2D or as the first immersive 3D film experience on Vision Pro.
Apple's Face ID doorbell could use MagSafe technology
Will Apple's first doorbell be equipped with Face ID and MagSafe? The latest leaks and all known details at a glance.
Leak reveals: Apple is working on Google Gemini integration
Leak reveals: Apple could soon integrate Google Gemini into Apple Intelligence. What does this mean for Siri and iPhone users?
iOS 18.4 brings Matter support for robot vacuum cleaners
iOS 18.4 brings Matter support for vacuum cleaners to the Home app. Now use Siri, create automations and control devices more easily.
iOS 18.4 Beta 1: These are the most important new features
Apple rolls out iOS 18.4 Beta 1: New features for Apple Intelligence, CarPlay design & improved priority notifications. Read more!