Apple is significantly expanding what iCloud+ subscribers get for their money, bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade into every paid iCloud+ tier across more than 100 countries at no additional cost. The change will roll out progressively through the end of September and includes even the cheapest 50GB iCloud+ plan, making it one of the more substantial value additions Apple has made to the subscription in years.
The bundle also extends to Family Sharing, meaning up to five family members can access the storage, Apple TV, and Apple Arcade through a single plan. Apple Arcade currently offers more than 200 games without ads or in-app purchases, and existing game saves and progress will be preserved for anyone transitioning from a standalone Arcade subscription.
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Existing iCloud+ subscribers in eligible countries will automatically receive access to both services. Anyone currently paying separately for Apple TV or Apple Arcade will be migrated to iCloud+ and have their standalone subscriptions cancelled.
The expansion also brings Apple TV to 59 new countries, taking the streaming service's global footprint to 170 markets. Some of these, including Kenya, are receiving Apple TV for the first time through this bundle. A new service called Apple Music Select is also included, offering ad-free, Apple-curated music stations to encourage iCloud+ subscribers to upgrade to a full Apple Music plan at a discounted rate.
Apple One, which bundles iCloud+, Apple TV, Music, and Arcade together, costs significantly more than a standalone iCloud+ plan. By folding TV and Arcade directly into iCloud+, Apple is effectively winding down Apple One in these markets. New customers in participating countries can no longer subscribe to Apple One, while existing subscribers can keep their plans.
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One notable absence from the participating country list is the US, along with Canada, Australia, the UK, and other major European markets. In these regions, Apple TV and Apple Arcade will continue to be sold separately and through existing Apple One bundles.
