Ternus brings a new AI platform to the Hardware Team
John Ternus introduced a new AI platform for hardware development at Apple in early April – even before he took over as CEO.
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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.
Silo Season 3 premieres on July 3rd on Apple TV
Apple TV confirms: Silo Season 3 premieres on July 3, 2026, starring Rebecca Ferguson. Ten episodes will air weekly until September 4.
Brazil issues warning to Apple over gambling apps for minors
Brazil warns Apple: The App Store offers minors access to unlicensed gambling apps – violation of ECA Digital.
Apple leadership change: John Ternus becomes new CEO, Tim Cook becomes Executive Chairman
Apple confirms: John Ternus will become the new CEO on September 1, 2026. Tim Cook will become Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Apple Sports App: New update brings F1 weather and smaller widgets
The Apple Sports app will receive F1 weather information and smaller widgets for iPhone and CarPlay. Preparations are also underway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
App Store: Current ratings are significantly worse than average
Analysis: For over half of all apps in the App Store, current reviews are more than one star lower than...
Apple faces the world's highest antitrust fine in India
Apple could face a $38 billion antitrust fine in India. The company is refusing to hand over its financial data.
Apfelpatient Weekly #2
Giannandrea leaves Apple, Masimo dispute ends, Amazon swallows Globalstar: An overview of Apple's week from April 13th to 19th, 2026.
Siri in iOS 27: Apple has already hidden the new Design in the WWDC invitation
Apple already showcased the new Siri design in the WWDC26 invitation. The Glow effect appears in the Dynamic Island section of iOS 27.
The Savant: Apple's cancelled Thriller is coming this Summer
Apple TV is expected to release the series "The Savant" starring Jessica Chastain, which was cancelled in 2025, in July 2026. The wait is over.