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Apple Expands iCloud+ with Apple TV and Arcade in Over 100 Countries
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New Bundle Details
Apple announced that paid iCloud+ subscriptions will now include Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra cost in more than 100 markets. The bundle applies to every iCloud+ tier, including the 50 GB plan, and family-sharing extends storage, TV and Arcade access to up to five members. Existing standalone Apple TV or Arcade subscriptions are automatically cancelled and merged into iCloud+. The rollout does not cover the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom or other major European markets.
Why Apple Is Shifting Strategy
The move signals a pivot away from Apple One, the company’s broader services bundle, which is being wound down in the same regions. By attaching premium entertainment to iCloud+, Apple can offer a higher-value proposition at the price of a basic storage plan, potentially accelerating adoption in markets where price sensitivity is higher. Analysts note that the cheapest iCloud+ plan costs roughly $1 in the United States and a comparable amount in local currencies elsewhere, making the added TV and gaming content effectively free for many users.
Scope and Numbers
- Geographic reach: Over 100 countries receive the new bundle; examples include Albania, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates.
- Apple TV expansion: The service becomes available in 59 additional countries, bringing its total footprint to 170 nations.
- Pricing add-on: Apple Music Select, an ad-free radio station offering, is also included. In Mozambique the service is priced at $2.79 per month for individuals and $4.49 for families.
Official Response
Apple added that existing iCloud+ subscribers will “automatically gain access” to the new services, while anyone attempting to subscribe to TV or Arcade alone will be redirected to iCloud+ and have their prior standalone subscription cancelled.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We're excited to bring Apple TV and Apple Arcade to iCloud+ users in over 100 countries in one convenient subscription,” — Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Services and Health