iCloud+ Now Includes Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and Curated Apple Music Stations in
Apple announced on 2026‑09‑15 that every paid iCloud+ plan, including the entry‑level 50 GB tier, now bundles Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge. The move reaches more than 100 markets and reshapes Apple’s subscription strategy outside its core regions.
Background
Since its launch, iCloud+ has offered enhanced storage and privacy tools, while Apple One combined multiple services into a single plan for many users. In the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and most European nations, Apple has continued to sell Apple TV and Apple Arcade as standalone subscriptions. The new initiative signals a shift toward consolidating services under the iCloud+ umbrella in emerging markets.
New Bundle Details
The refreshed iCloud+ subscription now includes unlimited access to Apple TV’s original programming and the full catalog of Apple Arcade games. Family Sharing extends the combined storage, streaming, and gaming benefits to up to five family members, allowing each member to enjoy the same content without additional fees. Existing standalone Apple TV or Apple Arcade subscriptions are automatically cancelled, with saved game progress and watch history preserved for a seamless transition.
Geographic Rollout
Apple’s rollout excludes the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and most European markets. The following nations receive the new iCloud+ bundle:
• Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Egypt, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea‑Bissau, Guyana, India, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Impact on Existing Subscriptions
Customers already subscribed to Apple TV or Apple Arcade in the listed regions receive a notification that they are now enrolled in iCloud+, and their previous standalone plans are terminated. Apple assures that all saved game data and viewing history remain intact. Simultaneously, Apple is effectively winding down Apple One for new sign‑ups in these markets; existing Apple One members may retain their plans, but no new customers can join. This consolidation underscores Apple’s intent to streamline its service portfolio around iCloud+ in smaller economies.
Pricing and Additional Services
As part of the bundle, Apple introduces Apple Music Select, an ad‑free, Apple‑curated station offering designed to entice iCloud+ users toward a full Apple Music subscription. In Mozambique, the service is priced at $2.79 per month for an individual plan and $4.49 per month for a family plan, representing a discounted entry point to Apple’s broader music ecosystem. The inclusion of Apple Music Select adds a music dimension to the otherwise storage‑focused iCloud+ offering.
Market Reach and Future Outlook
With the integration of Apple TV into iCloud+, the streaming service expands into 59 additional countries, bringing its total availability to 170 nations worldwide. The move positions Apple to compete more aggressively in regions where local streaming and gaming services dominate, leveraging bundled pricing and family sharing to increase subscriber stickiness. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services and Health, emphasized the strategic importance: “We’re excited to bring Apple TV and Apple Arcade to iCloud+ users in over 100 countries in one convenient subscription.”
The rollout marks a pivotal shift in Apple’s global services architecture, unifying cloud storage, video, gaming, and music under a single subscription model for emerging markets. As Apple continues to refine its pricing and content strategies, the expanded iCloud+ bundle could become a cornerstone of the company’s growth outside its traditional strongholds.