The Times of India · 15 Sep, 02:57 · Technology briefing

Apple bundles TV, Arcade with iCloud+; ends standalone Apple One subscriptions in India

Apple has altered its subscription offerings in India by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade with its iCloud+ service.

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Apple has altered its subscription offerings in India by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade with its iCloud+ service. Concurrently, the tech giant has discontinued standalone Apple One subscriptions within the region. This strategic shift consolidates entertainment and cloud storage into a single tiered package, effectively removing the option for Indian consumers to subscribe to Apple One independently. The move reflects a broader recalibration of how digital services are packaged and sold in specific markets, prioritising bundled value propositions over modular subscription models for local users.

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