Apple Raises Prices for Subscription Services, Including Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade
Apple has announced price increases for several of its subscription-based services, including Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+. The changes will affect customers in the U.S. and various other countries around the world.
According to the information posted on Apple’s website, the new prices for these services in the U.S. are as follows:
– Apple TV+: $6.99 per month → $9.99 per month
– Apple Arcade: $4.99 per month → $6.99 per month
– Apple News+: $9.99 per month → $12.99 per month
For those who subscribe to Apple TV+ on an annual basis, the price has increased from $69 per year to $99 per year.
In addition to the individual subscription services, the price increases will also affect the Apple One bundles that include these services. The new prices for Apple One bundles are as follows:
– Individual: $16.95 per month → $19.95 per month
– Family: $22.95 per month → $25.95 per month
– Premier: $32.95 per month → $37.95 per month
It’s worth noting that these are the first price increases for Apple Arcade and Apple News+ since their launch in November 2019. Apple TV+ had its first price increase from $4.99 per month to $6.99 per month in October 2022.
The price changes take effect immediately for new subscribers. Existing subscribers will be notified of the changes via email over time.
However, not all Apple services are seeing price increases at this time. Apple Music and Apple Fitness+ will continue to maintain their current subscription prices.
These price increases come as Apple continues to invest heavily in its subscription-based services, providing users with access to a range of exclusive content and features. While some customers may be disappointed with the higher prices, Apple believes that the value provided by these services justifies the increase.
As the tech giant seeks to further expand its services business, it will be interesting to see how customers respond to the price changes and whether they continue to support Apple’s subscription offerings.