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APPLE BUNDLES TV AND ARCADE INTO ICLOUD+ PLANS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, SEP 15, 2026

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Apple is expanding its iCloud+ subscription offerings by adding Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade access in 100 countries. The move bundles additional services into existing iCloud+ tiers at no extra cost.

The inclusion of TV and Arcade services marks Apple's latest effort to increase the value of its iCloud+ subscriptions, which provide cloud storage and other perks. The bundled services will be available across iCloud+ plans in markets worldwide. This expansion follows Apple's strategy of cross-promoting its services ecosystem. Users in eligible regions can now access Apple's streaming TV content and gaming library through their iCloud+ subscriptions without separate purchases. The specific iCloud+ plans affected and regional rollout details remain limited, though the company confirmed availability across more than 100 countries. Apple has not announced changes to iCloud+ pricing tiers as part of this update. The move positions iCloud+ as a more competitive alternative to rival cloud storage and subscription services, consolidating access to multiple Apple services under a single subscription.

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