iPhone 14 to 16: Satellite services remain free
Apple is extending the free period for satellite services by one year. However, in this country, only some of the services are included.
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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 Intelligence: These features will have limits
Apple has revealed for the first time which AI features will have usage limits – from Siri AI to Image Playground. More extensive access will cost money.
Audio Intelligence: How the Apple Watch processes conversations
Apple reveals how Audio Intelligence works on the Apple Watch: Secure Exclave, Private Cloud Compute, and what the device...
iOS 27 Release Candidate: The final version is imminent
The iOS 27 Release Candidate is here: The official release will follow next week. Which iPhones will receive the update and what's included...
Health app is being rebuilt: Longevity and Health Age
Apple is redesigning the Health app: Longevity section, Health Age, and motion analysis via camera. Launch later this year, initially in US English.
Apple Arcade: Pusheen and four other titles in October
Apple Arcade will receive five new titles on October 1st, including the first official Pusheen game. Three of these titles will not be compatible with every device.
Silo: Apple TV is reportedly working on a spin-off
A report mentions a silo spin-off on Apple TV. The novel's author denies it, but the set is still there.
Apple Legacy Contact: Set up access for family members
Set up an Apple legacy contact: This allows relatives to access photos, messages, and files in your Apple account after your death.
Apple TV wins 20 Emmys: Widow's Bay wins eight times
Apple TV wins 20 Emmys at Creative Arts Weekend, with Widow's Bay leading the pack with eight awards. The main gala will take place on September 14.
App Store: Apple seeks higher margins and fixed revenues
According to reports, Apple's new leadership is looking for ways to increase margins in the App Store and generate more fixed revenue from...