Why the Siri redesign for iOS 27 took so long
Mike Rockwell explains why Apple rebuilt the new Siri for iOS 27 from the ground up – and the...
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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.
Agentic AI: Apple could build an OpenClaw competitor
A report suggests that Apple could eventually build an agentic AI like OpenClaw. Statements from Cupertino leave the door open.
Siri AI: Does the success of the beta make a subscription more likely?
A report suggests that a subscription service for Apple Intelligence is more likely after the Siri AI beta launch. What kind of payment model...?.
iOS 27: Three features Apple hasn't shown yet
Apple did not showcase all iOS 27 features at WWDC. According to a report, three major new features are expected to follow in September.
Apfelpatient Weekly #10
The new Siri runs on Google's Gemini, six systems are jumping to generation 27 – and the EU is missing its keynote highlight. ...
These Apple Features Aren't Available in the EU
Siri AI, iPhone Mirroring, Maps: These Apple features aren't available in the EU – and why Switzerland next door gets it all.
iOS 27 Expands Health and Fitness – From Nutrition to Menopause
iOS 27 brings the Health app a new design, nutritional values via camera, menopause alerts, and GymKit on the iPhone.
iOS 27 brings landscape mode back to many Apple apps
iOS 27 unlocks landscape mode in many Apple apps – from the audio player to live activities. A precursor to the iPhone Ultra.
Widow's Bay: Apple TV renews the surprise hit for a second season
Apple TV has renewed the horror-comedy hit Widow's Bay for a second season – just before the finale on June 17.
Siri AI is based on Gemini – but is not Gemini
Siri AI is based on Google's Gemini models, but it is not Gemini itself. What's behind it – and what that means for data privacy...