Apple has started rolling out an expanded iCloud+ subscription in India, now bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra cost. The updated plans also introduce Apple Music Select, a new ad-free music station feature. Meanwhile, Apple One subscriptions are being closed to new users in the country.
Apple TV and Apple Arcade Now Included
The new iCloud+ plan gives subscribers access to Apple TV content and Apple Arcade’s library of over 200 games, including titles like Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Sneaky Sasquatch, and Football Manager 26 Touch. Users began receiving notifications about the updated plan, which combines cloud storage with video streaming and gaming services.
The iCloud+ plan starts at Rs. 75 per month for 50GB of storage, with higher storage options available. Subscribers can share their plan with up to five family members through Family Sharing.
Apple Music Select Added
Apple is also adding Apple Music Select to the package for Indian users. This feature offers ad-free music stations within the existing Apple Music app. It does not provide the full Apple Music subscription; users who want complete access can subscribe separately. For iCloud+ users, Apple lists the Individual plan at Rs. 115 per month and the Family plan at Rs. 145 per month.
The company is ending direct standalone subscriptions for Apple TV and Apple Arcade in India. Existing subscribers will continue accessing these services through their iCloud+ plans. Apple assured that Arcade game progress and saved data will be preserved.
Apple One Closed to New Subscribers
Apple is also closing Apple One subscriptions to new customers in India. Existing Apple One subscribers will continue with their current plans. Apple One previously combined services such as Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ storage, priced at Rs. 195 per month for an Individual plan and Rs. 365 per month for a Family plan.
The expanded iCloud+ offering will roll out through September across more than 100 countries and regions, with India among the first markets to receive the new subscription structure.
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