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In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge

Apple is adding Apple TV and Apple Arcade to iCloud+ subscriptions at no extra cost in more than 100 countries. The rollout continues through the end of September. In some regions, such as India and Singapore, this move coincides with the end of standalone Apple One subscriptions. While the bundle expands services for millions of users, it excludes major markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, where these services remain separate paid offerings. Some reports indicate the bundle also includes curated Apple Music stations.

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  • ✓ iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge in over 100 countries.
  • ✓ The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia are excluded from this bundle.
  • ✓ Apple is ending standalone Apple One subscriptions in India and Singapore.
  • ✓ Subscribers in Mali gain access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade as part of their iCloud+ subscription starting this month.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Apple expanded iCloud+ to include Apple TV and Apple Arcade subscriptions across more than 100 countries.

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  1. Apple bundles Apple TV and Arcade into iCloud+ in over 100 countries

    Apple is adding Apple TV and Apple Arcade to iCloud+ subscriptions at no extra cost in more than 100 countries. The rollout continues through the end of September. In some regions, such as India and Singapore, this move coincides with the end of standalone Apple One subscriptions. While the bundle expands services for millions of users, it excludes major markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, where these services remain separate paid offerings. Some reports indicate the bundle also includes curated Apple Music stations.

    Why it matters

    Apple is shifting its storage plans into broader service bundles in specific global regions. This strategy alters how users access entertainment and cloud services compared to the standard individual subscription model used in Western markets.

    What is confirmed

    • iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge in over 100 countries.
    • The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia are excluded from this bundle.
    • Apple is ending standalone Apple One subscriptions in India and Singapore.
    • Subscribers in Mali gain access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade as part of their iCloud+ subscription starting this month.
    • The rollout of iCloud+ with Apple TV and Apple Arcade will continue through the end of September.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The iCloud+ bundle includes curated Apple Music stations or Music Select.
    • Apple is rolling out Siri AI in India alongside the iCloud+ bundle.

    What to watch next

    • Publication of the full list of included countries
    • Confirmation of Apple Music integration in the bundle
    • Expansion of the bundle to the US or UK markets
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. 9to5Mac — In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge
    2. MacRumors — iCloud+ Now Includes Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and Curated Apple Music Stations in Over 100 Countries
    3. The Times of India — Apple bundles TV, Arcade with iCloud+; ends standalone Apple One subscriptions in India
    4. APAC Media — Apple Rolls Out Siri AI, iCloud+ Bundle with TV, Arcade in India
    5. geekculture.co — iCloud+ Adds Apple TV And Apple Arcade For Singapore; New Apple One Subscription To Stop
    6. 9to5mac.com — In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge
    7. macdailynews.com — Apple bundles Apple TV, Arcade, and Music Select into iCloud+ in 100+ countries
    8. www.apple.com — Apple expands iCloud+ to include Apple TV and Apple Arcade in Mali
    9. www.aol.com — Apple Adds TV And Arcade To iCloud+ Subscriptions In 100 Countries
    10. www.macworld.com — iCloud+ gets an upgrade in 100 countries: Free Apple TV, Arcade, and new Music Select
    11. www.tweaktown.com — iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Arcade for free in over 100 countries, but not in the US
    12. cordcuttersnews.com — Apple Adds Apple TV and Apple Arcade to iCloud+ Subscriptions in Over 100 Countries
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