tvOS 26.4 removes iTunes apps from Apple TV
tvOS 26.4 removes iTunes apps from Apple TV, eliminates wishlists, and bundles movies and TV shows into the Apple TV app.
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 upgrades Private Cloud Compute with M5
Apple is using M5 chips for Private Cloud Compute and is significantly expanding its AI infrastructure for Siri and Apple Intelligence.
Apple stock: Wedbush remains calm despite Siri
Despite Siri rumors, Apple remains in focus. Wedbush maintains its price target of $350 and anticipates significant AI potential by 2026.
iOS 26.4 Beta reveals traces of Apple Health+
iOS 26.4 Beta reveals new evidence of Apple Health+. Traces of health coaching and AI-powered health plans have been found in the code.
iOS 26.4: Code indicates Apple TV in CarPlay
A code discovery in iOS 26.4 suggests Apple TV integration in CarPlay. Streaming in the car could soon be officially possible.
iOS 26.4: All new features of Beta 1
iOS 26.4 launches with AI playlists, enhanced security, and EU features for wearables. Here's an overview of the most important new features in Beta 1.
iOS 26.4 makes Apple Music smarter with AI playlists
iOS 26.4 tests AI playlists in Apple Music. "Playlist Playground" creates complete lists from just a few words.
macOS 26.4 & iPadOS 26.4 with Safari update
macOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 bring back the compact Safari tab bar. All the details about Beta 1 for Mac and iPad are available in...
iOS 26.4: These are the new features in Apple Music
With iOS 26.4, Apple Music gets a fresh design, in-app concerts, and a new profile section. Find out all the details now...
iOS 26.4: New standard for iPhone security
iOS 26.4 brings automatic theft protection to all iPhones. Read here which features are now doubly protected.
