Apple has expanded iCloud+ subscriptions to automatically include Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost for existing and new subscribers. The bundled service also provides cloud storage, privacy features like Hide My Email and Private Relay, and family sharing for up to five members, with availability across 150+ countries.
Apple expanded its iCloud+ subscription to include Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and curated Apple Music stations across 100+ countries, excluding the US, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe. Existing standalone subscriptions for TV and Arcade will be cancelled in these markets, and Apple One is being phased out in favor of the bundled iCloud+ offering.
TripWave is a native HDR music visualizer app for Apple TV that transforms music from Spotify or 50,000+ internet radio stations into full-screen, beat-reactive visuals with over 10,000 presets. The app operates locally without collecting personal data, supports HDR on compatible devices, and requires no account signup for Spotify integration.
Streaming services have raised prices more than three times faster than inflation since 2022, with Apple TV tripling to $14.99, Disney+ jumping 172 percent, and a full lineup of eight major streamers now costing $151 monthly compared to $90 four years ago. These increases far exceed historical cable price hikes, leaving consumers with multiple subscriptions auto-drafting from their accounts.