Overview
- Apple’s unified Apple Business platform went live Tuesday with automatic migration for current Apple Business Essentials, Business Manager, and Business Connect users.
- It is free to use with no monthly device‑management fees, with optional upgrades for extra iCloud storage and AppleCare+ for Business.
- Core features include integrated mobile device management for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Blueprints for zero‑touch setup, and Managed Apple Accounts that keep work and personal data separate.
- The service adds built‑in email, calendar, and a company directory tied to custom domains, with provisioning that can connect to Google Workspace and Microsoft Entra ID, and some features and the companion app require iOS, iPadOS, or macOS 26.
- Apple Maps advertising will open this summer in the U.S. and Canada through Apple Business, placing paid listings atop search results and in a new Suggested Places feature.