Apple has now announced that iCloud+ subscribers in India will receive Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost with all available subscription plans.
Here’s more about the update.
iCloud+ – Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and Apple Music Select Benefits
As per the details shared by Apple, iCloud+ subscribers in India will continue to receive cloud storage, backup, synchronisation, and content-sharing features across their Apple devices, along with complimentary access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade. Not just this, but with the Family Sharing, the subscription and its benefits can also be shared with up to five family members.
In India, the iCloud+ subscription starts at INR 75 per month for 50GB of storage, while the 200GB and 2TB plans are priced at INR 219 and INR 749 per month, respectively. Apple Invites for creating events and the existing enhanced privacy features are also included with the subscription.
Speaking of Apple TV, subscribers will receive access to Apple Original series, films, documentaries, and kids and family entertainment.
Apple has also revealed that Apple TV will expand to 59 additional markets, taking its total availability to 170 countries. The expanded iCloud+ subscription, on the other hand, will be rolled out across more than 100 countries and regions by the end of September.
Apple Arcade offers unlimited access to a catalogue of more than 200 games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV 4K. The best part is that games do not contain advertisements or in-app purchases, and can be played offline as well.
Speaking more, iCloud+ subscribers in India will receive Apple Music Select, featuring ad-free and curated music stations. But in case if you need the complete Apple Music service can, then you can add the Individual Plan for INR 115 per month or the Family Plan for INR 145 per month separately.
Existing Apple TV and Apple Arcade will no longer be available as separate individual subscriptions directly through Apple in India. Also, Apple Arcade game progress and saved data will also be preserved.
Also part of the press note is that the Apple One will no longer be offered to new subscribers in India, but exiting users will be able to continue their subscription plan.
Eligible Airtel postpaid customers with an iPhone will also be able to access the expanded iCloud+ subscription. Existing eligible Airtel customers receiving Apple TV can transition to iCloud+ with both Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost.
Regarding the availability, Apple has stated that the expanded benefits will start rolling out in India this month.
Stay tuned for more updates!
