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.
Tag: Apple Services
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.
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 in April 2026: All the highlights at a glance
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Search iCloud.com: Activate new search function in iOS 26.4
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iOS 27 improves Siri with true multitasking
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iOS 26.5 Beta 1: All new features at a glance
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Apple is preparing to introduce advertising in Maps with iOS 26.5
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iOS 26.5 brings E2EE back to beta for RCS
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Apple Intelligence briefly appeared in China without authorization
Apple Intelligence accidentally appeared in China without authorization. The incident highlights the significant hurdles Apple's AI faces in the market.
iOS 26.5: No new Siri features in the beta
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Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which streaming Service is worth it?
Apple Music vs. Spotify 2026: Prices, lossless audio, features and extras compared. Which service is worth it? All the facts.
