GoKawiilApple bundles TV+ and Arcade into iCloud+ for free in over 100 countries
Apple has begun bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade subscriptions into its 50GB iCloud+ plan at no extra cost across more than 100 countries, mostly smaller and price-sensitive markets. Some regions will also gain an 'Apple Music Select' tier with ad-free radio stations, with an option to upgrade to full Apple Music at a discount. Notably, the United States is not among the eligible countries.
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This move signals Apple is shifting away from pricier Apple One bundles toward folding services directly into its cheapest cloud tier to grow subscriber numbers in developing markets. It could meaningfully boost adoption of Apple TV and Arcade where standalone subscriptions are less affordable, strengthening Apple's services revenue outside its core Western markets.
- iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade free in over 100 countries.
- The US is excluded from this new bundling offer.
- A new 'Apple Music Select' tier is also being tested in some regions.
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