Apple Raises Prices for Apple Music and Apple One Subscriptions
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Quick answer
Apple has increased prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions due to rising licensing costs. The individual Apple Music plan now costs $1 more, the family plan $3 more, and the student plan $1 more.
Apple has announced price increases for its Apple Music streaming service and Apple One bundle subscriptions. Changes took effect immediately and affected both individual and family plans.
The individual Apple Music subscription now costs $12 per month (up $1), the family plan is $20 (up $3), and the student plan is $7 (up $1). In the Apple One bundle, which includes iCloud, Apple TV*, Apple Arcade, and other services, the family plan increased by $2 to $28, while the premium plan rose to $40. The individual plan remained unchanged at $20.
Apple representatives attributed the price hike to rising licensing costs. This is the second price increase for Apple Music in two years. Previously, the company also raised prices for its devices, including iPad, MacBook, and HomePod, citing component shortages and high chip demand.
Common questions
- Why did Apple raise subscription prices?
- The company cited rising licensing costs. Apple previously increased device prices due to component shortages and high chip demand.
- Which Apple Music plans saw price increases?
- The individual plan rose from $11 to $12, the family plan from $17 to $20, and the student plan from $6 to $7 per month.
- How did Apple One bundle prices change?
- The family plan increased by $2 to $28 monthly, and the premium plan rose to $40. The individual plan remained unchanged at $20.
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