Apple warns of backdoor law in Canada
Canada's Bill C-22 could force Apple to weaken its encryption. Cupertino warns – and points to the British case.
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's Pendant: Development continues, launch in 2027 at the earliest
Apple is developing an AirTag-sized camera pendant as an AI wearable. Market launch is expected no earlier than 2027, positioned after the AirPods.
Apple TV announces documentary series about the UConn Huskies
Apple TV will show the three-part documentary "The Dynasty: UConn Huskies" – 40 years of college basketball at the highest level – starting August 21, 2026...
Apple TV gives the green light to "Disavowed": New thriller series starring James Marsden
Apple Studios confirms "Disavowed" – a new action thriller starring James Marsden, written by the minds behind Iron Man and Uncharted.
Apple TV in summer 2026: The strongest lineup yet
Apple TV will bring you Ted Lasso Season 4, Dark Matter, Cape Fear, and more in summer 2026. A complete overview of all premieres.
Supreme Court rejects Apple's emergency motion: Epic case goes back to the lower court
The US Supreme Court rejects Apple's emergency motion in the Epic case – the case goes back to the district court.
Siri strategy: Why AI choice is Apple's most important step in years
Apple opens up Siri and Apple Intelligence in iOS 27 to third-party AI such as Gemini and Claude – a strategic break.
Apple TV conquers Broadway: Twelve Tony nominations for "Schmigadoon!"
Apple's stage adaptation of "Schmigadoon!" garnered twelve nominations at the 2026 Tony Awards – and shares the top spot for the year.
iOS 27 lets you choose between Gemini, Claude, and more
Apple plans to introduce an "Extensions" system in iOS 27, allowing users to choose their preferred AI model for Siri and Apple Intelligence.
Apple confirms end-to-end encryption for RCS in iOS 26.5
Apple confirms with the release candidate of iOS 26.5: End-to-end encryption for RCS messages will be included in the final release. All the details.
