Apple Card: The reasons for the end with Goldman Sachs
Apple Card and Goldman Sachs: How an ambitious partnership failed and why Apple is now relying on JP Morgan Chase.
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.
Final Cut Pro: New features even without Apple Creator Studio?
Creator Studio launches and Apple sparks discussion: Which new Final Cut features are available without a subscription?
Apple Creator Studio: Icons clearly indicate the subscription version
Apple Creator Studio shows that new app icons only indicate subscription versions and one-time purchases will remain available as usual!
Apple Card impacts JP Morgan and causes profit decline
Apple Card impacts JP Morgan Chase. High provisions weigh on profits in the fourth quarter of 2025, but the full year remains stable.
iOS 26.4 could significantly improve Apple Notes
With iOS 26.4, Apple is planning significant improvements to Siri. A report shows how Apple Notes could specifically benefit from this.
Apple Arcade will significantly expand its offerings in February 2026
Apple Arcade will bring Civilization VII, along with three new games, fresh events, and regular updates to all devices in February 2026.
Apple optimizes Gemini for Siri even without Google branding
Apple is making Gemini the AI foundation for Siri, optimizing the model itself, and keeping Google invisible. Details on Apple's new AI strategy.
Apple plans a major Health app offensive with iOS 26.4
Apple is working on a comprehensive Health app overhaul in iOS 26.4 with nutrition tracking, health videos, and an AI agent.
Apple TV announces major documentary series about Andre Agassi
Apple TV announces a multi-part Andre Agassi documentary that will show his career, setbacks and the person behind the tennis star.
Apple TV: New teaser for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2
Apple TV has released a new teaser for Monarch Season 2, focusing on Titan X, Godzilla, and Kong...
