Subscription bundling could convert Apple's hardware-centric sales into high-margin, recurring services revenue by offering integrated device and service subscriptions to billions of users.
Apple's Services Business Was a Major Catalyst Last Year, and 2026 Will Likely Be Even Better | The Motley Fool
Apple's services segment is a growing, high‑margin, recurring revenue engine that lowers reliance on iPhone sales and boosts earnings potential into fiscal 2026.
Developers have made $550 billion on Apple's App Store since 2008 | TechCrunch
Apple's services business achieved record growth in 2025, with larger App Store usage, $550B paid to developers, booming Apple Music and Apple TV engagement.
2026 is set to be a pivotal year for Apple - one that could shape CEO Tim Cook's legacy
Tim Cook faces a pivotal final chapter as Apple pushes Siri AI updates and a foldable iPhone while navigating geopolitical, supply-chain, and competitive pressures.
Apple's services revenue has become a $100 billion stream and will be monitored for subscription declines amid economic pressure from the US government shutdown.