New iCloud encryption cannot be activated immediately on new Apple devices
To protect users, activating Advanced Data Protection on a new device is not possible for an indefinite period of time.
Apple Services is Apple's fast-growing services business and covers 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. The portfolio is rounded out by payment services such as Apple Pay and Apple Cash, the App Store, AppleCare and features like Find My, Apple ID and Family Sharing. Together, these services have become one of the most important revenue streams on Apple's balance sheet, with more than a billion paid subscriptions worldwide and regular records in quarterly earnings.
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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.
To protect users, activating Advanced Data Protection on a new device is not possible for an indefinite period of time.
Apple has announced that it will introduce end-to-end encryption for even more sensitive iCloud data, such as device backups.
Apple has abandoned its controversial plans to detect known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in iCloud Photos.
Expansion of end-to-end encryption: Apple announces new security features for iMessage and Apple ID.
Apple today announced that it will extend end-to-end encryption to 10 additional iCloud data categories to increase security
Supported devices in focus: Apple announced a brand new karaoke mode called "Apple Music Sing" for Apple Music yesterday.
Launching worldwide this month: Apple Music is expanding its popular real-time lyrics feature with a brand new karaoke mode.
Apple Music has already released its annual replay feature. But now the whole thing has received an update.
Apple has announced that Slate's podcast series "Slow Burn" has won the first-ever Apple Podcasts Award.
According to a report, Tim Cook is keen for Apple to buy Manchester United, one of Britain's most famous sports teams.
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