In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge

In more than 100 countries, Apple has launched a new initiative that bundles Apple TV and Apple Arcade subscriptions into iCloud+, at no extra charge. Rather than the pricier Apple One bundles, rolling everything into iCloud+ now seems to be the company’s strategy for services growth in smaller territories and price-sensitive developing markets.

This will clearly boost the access of Apple’s content services in these markets. You can find the full list of over 100 supported countries below, spoiler alert it does not include the United States …

To clarify, Apple TV and Apple Arcade are now automatically included with the 50 GB iCloud+ subscription (which, for reference, in the US would be priced at $0.99/month) in these supported countries.

Some markets are also getting access to a new ‘Apple Music Select’ tier as part of iCloud+, which includes a handful of ad-free radio stations. Eligible iCloud+ customers can then upgrade to a full Apple Music plan at a reduced price.

iCloud+ with Apple TV and Apple Arcade is rolling out this month to users in the following markets:

Albania

Algeria

Angola

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda

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