Key Takeaways
- Apple iCloud+ users in India can now access Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra cost, while standalone subscriptions for these services are being phased out.
- The Family Sharing feature allows customers to share their iCloud+ perks, including entertainment and gaming benefits, with up to five family members.
- Apple One will no longer be offered to new users in India, though existing members will maintain access to their current subscriptions.
Apple iCloud+ users in India may now enjoy Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra cost. With a more extensive subscription, you can back up, save and share personal files across Apple devices more easily. They’ll be able to enjoy award-winning original entertainment from Apple TV and a wide variety of games from Apple Arcade. The Family Sharing function now lets customers share their iCloud+ perks with as many as five family members.
iCloud+ (including Apple TV and Apple Arcade) will be available in more than 100 countries by the end of September, including India and the UAE. Apple TV will be available in 59 more countries, bringing the total number of available nations to 170. iCloud+ plans in India start at INR 75 per month for the 50GB plan, with the option to expand storage. Apple Arcade and Apple TV will no longer be accessible as a standalone subscription in India, and current users will be transitioned to iCloud+ effortlessly without any disruption. Apple Arcade will let current gamers keep their game progress and stored data.
Features and content for iCloud+ are available in different countries and on different devices. Also, Airtel users with an iPhone may avail of iCloud+ coupled with Apple TV and Apple Arcade via qualifying postpaid plans at no extra cost. Additionally, Apple One will no longer be offered to new users in India, while existing members will continue to have access to existing subscriptions.
Apple TV is available to iCloud+ users and delivers award-winning entertainment, including dramas, comedies, movies, documentaries and children’s programming, with new releases each week. The company has produced such notable titles as the Emmy Award-winning series “The Studio” and “Ted Lasso,” the cultural phenomenon “Severance,” the most-watched drama “Pluribus” and the Oscar-winning feature “CODA.”
In addition, iCloud+ customers in India also get unlimited access to Apple Arcade with over 200 games in many categories. These include hits like Football Manager 26 Touch, NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition and Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, and original creations like Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Sneaky Sasquatch, Angry Birds Reloaded and Cooking Mama: Cuisine! and App Store winners like Block Blast+, Subway Surfers+ and Ultimate 8 Ball Pool+.
Apple Arcade’s main advantages for a better gaming experience include ad-free, no in-app purchases, offline gameplay, and user privacy. That makes it great for families and gamers who want to game without interruption and can be accessed on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV 4K. New games may be found under the Arcade area on the App Store and Apple Games app.
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Apple Music Select, a new offering from Apple Music that delivers ad-free music stations chosen by Apple Music for a peaceful listening experience, is now available in India to iCloud+ members. Stations include specialised and region-specific music collections, such as Top Songs and music of the 80s and 90s. You can find these stations on the Home tab in the Apple Music app.
Apple Music subscription for iCloud+ customers will cost INR 115/month for Individual Plan and INR 145 for Family Plan. With Family Sharing, members may enjoy the membership price depending on the primary iCloud+ account holder. By subscribing to Apple Music, you will be able to enjoy advanced features such as on-demand listening, Spatial Audio, Lyrics Translation, AutoMix, curated playlists and exclusive content.
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Via addition to Apple Music, iCloud+ customers get perks such as access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade, as well as premium features like additional storage, the ability to create events via the Apple Invites app and better privacy choices. You can manage and change your iCloud plans from the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro.
