Apple discontinues Clips app: End of a creative era
Apple is discontinuing the Clips app. Learn why the creative video tool is disappearing and what existing users should consider.
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.
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All of Apple's satellite features at a glance: See which iPhone services are active in your country and how you can get them for free...
Apple Health+: New subscription service could launch in 2026
Apple Health+ could arrive in 2026—with a smart AI doctor, nutritional analysis, and fitness features. This is how Cupertino is planning for the future.
Apple TV+ unveils new original series from the Breaking Bad creator
Apple TV+ is airing "Pluribus," a new sci-fi series from the creator of Breaking Bad. Vince Gilligan returns with Rhea Seehorn.
Apple close to agreement with the EU on Digital Markets Act
Apple and the EU are coming closer together in the conflict over the Digital Markets Act. A compromise could resolve the months-long dispute...
Apple secures NPR podcast chief for growth
Apple brings Collin Campbell from NPR to the podcast team, demonstrating how seriously the company is taking the expansion of its audio strategy.
Apple is close to an agreement with Formula 1
Apple is close to a Formula 1 streaming deal. The official announcement could come at the US Grand Prix in Austin.
Apple Arcade News: These games will launch in November 2025
Apple Arcade brings new highlights in November: Football Manager 26 Touch, MySims and Toca Boca Jr. provide fresh gaming fun.
iOS 26: New option saves time and data when sending photos
iOS 26 makes sending photos easier: Send previews immediately, then send the full resolution later. A small feature with a big benefit.
Apple launches reorganization: New head of AI sought
Apple is facing a shake-up in AI leadership. After Giannandrea, the company is looking for new heads for Apple Intelligence and Siri.
