Apple disables Payments in Russia for App Store and Services
Apple has disabled payment processing in Russia. New purchases and subscriptions in the App Store and for Apple services are no longer possible.
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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: First Teaser for the psychological thriller series Cape Fear
Apple TV has released the teaser for the series Cape Fear, starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams. Scorsese and Spielberg are producing – ...
Apple's Fitness Chief Jay Blahnik will retire in July
Jay Blahnik, the inventor of Activity Rings and head of Apple Fitness+, will leave Apple after 13 years in July 2026.
Apple Sports is now showing all the Teams of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Apple Sports now shows all the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Fans can follow national teams and get live updates.
Apple turns 50: Five decades that changed the World
Happy Birthday, Apple! On its 50th anniversary, we look back at all the milestones – from Steve Jobs' first idea to the present day.
Apple TV in April 2026: All the highlights at a glance
Apple TV will be showcasing numerous highlights in April 2026, including new series, movies, and sports. See all the releases at a glance.
iOS 27 improves Siri with true multitasking
iOS 27 aims to make Siri significantly smarter. The focus is on handling multiple commands simultaneously and improving contextual understanding.
iOS 26.5 Beta 1: All new features at a glance
iOS 26.5 Beta 1 introduces new features for Maps, Messaging, and EU regulations. Read all the details and changes at a glance.
Apple is preparing to introduce advertising in Maps with iOS 26.5
Apple integrates advertising into Maps with iOS 26.5. Learn where ads appear and how Apple protects your data.
iOS 26.5 brings E2EE back to beta for RCS
iOS 26.5 is retesting E2EE for RCS. Apple continues to work on secure communication between iPhone and Android users.