New Siri app launches with beta label and auto-deleting chats
Apple is launching a standalone Siri app with auto-deleting chats – and it will still launch with a beta label this fall.
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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.
Apfelpatient Weekly #6
Apfelpatient Weekly #6: OpenAI Weighs Lawsuit, Federighi in Court, Intel Manufactures Apple Chips, Safari Closes 20 WebKit Vulnerabilities.
iPhone 18: Apple Modem Brings a Hidden Privacy Benefit
With the switch to Apple's own modems, the iPhone 18 series receives an inconspicuous privacy feature that hardly anyone knows about so far.
OpenAI is preparing legal action against Apple over its Siri partnership
OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple over the Siri partnership – the dispute escalates shortly before WWDC 2026.
Shrinking Season 4: Filming starts next week – premiere possible in early 2027
Harrison Ford reveals: Filming for Shrinking Season 4 starts next week – with 12 episodes and a possible premiere at the beginning of...
Apple's F1 plans in Europe: Sky secures key markets early
Sky has prematurely extended its F1 rights in the UK, Ireland and Italy – a setback for Apple's European plans.
Evercore raises Apple price target to $365 – Confidence in Apple Intelligence
Evercore raises its Apple price target by $35 to $365 – with a clear bet on Apple Intelligence. Fifth increase since September.
Margo's Got Money Troubles: Apple TV orders second season
Apple TV has renewed the comedy starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman for a second season – just before...
Apple promotes Siri integration – developers have a specific concern
Apple plans to deeply integrate Siri into third-party apps in iOS 27. Developers are hesitant due to the threat of commissions – especially in China.
Apple plans to open the App Store to AI agents
Apple is working on a new system for AI agents and vibe-coding apps in the App Store – with initial hints at WWDC 2026.