Apple Music and Apple One prices climb across multiple plans in first hike in years

Apple has raised subscription prices for Apple Music and Apple One bundles in the United States and other countries, marking the first increase for the streaming service since 2022. According to multiple reports, the price changes took effect immediately, with the individual Apple Music plan rising by $1 to $11.99 per month, the family plan jumping $3 to $19.99 per month, and the student plan increasing by $1 to $6.99 per month.

Appleinsider noted that the family plan supports up to six people through Family Sharing, and the $3 increase adds $36 to the annual cost, bringing the total to $239. Verified college students still get Apple TV+ access included with their student plan, which now costs $6.99 per month, up from $5.99.

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The price hikes also extend to Apple One bundles. MacRumors reported that while the individual Apple One plan remains at its previous price, the Family plan rose by $2 to $27.95 per month and the Premier plan by $2 to $39.95 per month. MobileSyrup confirmed identical increases for Canadian subscribers, with the individual plan now at $11.99 CAD and the family plan at $19.99 CAD, though the student price in Canada remained unchanged at $5.99 CAD.

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Apple attributed the increases to higher costs. In a statement to 9to5Mac, the company said: "As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its subscription price beginning today." :: 9to5Toys

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That explanation was echoed in a report by Deadline, which cited rising licensing costs as the driver behind the changes. The increases apply to Apple Music in the U.S., Canada, and Brazil, according to MacRumors, and mark the first price adjustment for the service since 2022 as reported by both Appleinsider and Thurrott.

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