Apple TV beats Netflix in new quality ranking
A new quality index re-evaluates streaming services: Apple TV lands ahead of Netflix and only slightly behind HBO Max and Disney.
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.
iOS 27: Split the Bill by Photo — but Only in the US
iOS 27 is supposed to allow sharing of invoices via photo: Apple Cash recognizes the items and creates payment requests – but for now only in...
All systems glow: Apple's WWDC teaser hints at the new Siri
With the teaser "All systems glow," Apple is gearing up for WWDC – and apparently hinting at the new...
Apple TV in June 2026: All the highlights at a glance
Apple TV will bring Cape Fear with Amy Adams and Javier Bardem, Sugar Season 2, and Camp Snoopy in June 2026.
Apfelpatient Weekly #8
Weekly recap: iOS 27 reveals the new Siri, the AirPods settings get a cleanup, and Apple Music hints at a cheaper plan.
New Apple TV 4K: All the rumors about the update
The new Apple TV 4K is getting closer: It's expected to arrive this fall with the A17 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 7, and a new Siri. ...
HomePod 3 & HomePod mini 2: All the rumors at a glance
The HomePod 3 and HomePod mini 2 will arrive in fall 2026 with new chips and LLM Siri. All the rumors about sound, ...
Using Apple Pay Safely: How the iPhone Protects Your Payments
This is how Apple Pay works securely from a technical standpoint – and which settings you can use to protect your iPhone from misuse and theft.
Apple Music: Is a cheaper subscription on the horizon?
Strings in the Android beta of Apple Music suggest a cheaper or free subscription – despite Apple's rejection of the free model.
Data Leak Check on iPhone: How to Find Compromised Passwords
Here's how to check on your iPhone whether your passwords have been compromised in a data breach – including the correct response and protection tips.
