Apple recently raised the subscription cost of Apple TV+, Apple News+ and Apple Arcade in the USA and other markets. The tech giant raised the subscription price of its service just days before an upcoming event. Notably, some day ago other video streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney also raised the price of their subscription plans.
Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple News+ subscriptions are now seeing a price hike. The recent surge comes after Netflix and Disney increased the price of their plans. Apple has raised the price of its streaming and gaming platform subscription in the US and other countries. Note that there is no price increase seen in India as of right now.
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The monthly subscription plan of Apple News+ has surged from $9.99 to $12.99. Whereas Apple TV+ is now $3 more expensive per month setting at $9.99. Previously it was available at $6.99. Whereas Apple TV+ on a yearly basis will now cost you $99 rather than $69.
On the other hand, the gaming platform Apple Arcade‘s monthly subscription plan has been raised to $6.99 from $4.99. Note that this is the first time that the gaming platform has seen a price rise.
In addition to this Apple One Services cost which includes several services by the company has also gone up. The price individual plan has increased to $19.95 from $16.95. While, the family plan costs $25.95, including 50GB of iCloud data, Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Arcade services. And, Apple has not spared Premier plans which will now set you at $37.95.
As mentioned earlier the price surge has been effected in the US and other regions but there is no price increase in India.
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According to reports, Apple is preparing to give the Apple TV app a revamp. The redesigned app is likely to arrive by the year-end as part of its tvOS update. It is speculated to include a new side panel situated to the left allowing users to select from a number of categories similar to that of other streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and more. In addition to this Apple is also planning to make renting and buying content on the site easier. Reportedly the company will soon remove iTunes apps for a better experience.
