Technology
Apple bundles TV and Arcade into iCloud+ subscriptions across select countries
The expanding plan adds entertainment services in over 100 markets but excludes the United States.
The short version
- Apple has added Apple TV and Apple Arcade to standard iCloud+ subscriptions in over 100 countries at no extra charge.[9to5Mac]
- The initiative expands Apple TV availability to 59 new countries, bringing its global total to 170.[Engadget · 9to5Mac]
- Select markets also receive an Apple Music Select tier offering ad-free radio stations.[9to5Mac]
- The bundled iCloud+ offer is not available to customers in the United States.[Engadget · 9to5Mac]
Key facts
- Apple is bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade into 50 GB iCloud+ plans at no additional cost in over 100 countries.[Engadget · 9to5Mac]
- The bundled iCloud+ subscription update is not available in the United States.[Engadget · 9to5Mac]
- The expansion brings Apple TV to 59 new countries, raising its global total to 170 countries.[Engadget · 9to5Mac]
- Certain regions will also receive Apple Music Select, which provides ad-free radio stations.[Engadget · 9to5Mac]
Sources
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