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Apple quietly dropped some bad news for music fans over the weekend: Apple Music is getting more expensive.. As of today, the company is raising prices on its popular music streaming service, but not necessarily for all subscribers: People on a certain type of plan will be able to keep their old rate.
As you can see. From Apple Music’s official promo sitean individual plan is now $11.99 per month, up from $1 to $10.99 per month. (Apple still offers one month free for new subscribers.) Student plans have the same $1 increase, bringing the total from $5.99 to $6.99. The upgrade to family plans is even more valuable: they now cost $19.99 per month, up $3 from $16.99 per month.
If you get Apple Music with an Apple One subscription, however, you can avoid the price hike. Apple One individual plans are still $19.95. However, all other Apple One subscriptions are going up, including family plans, which now cost $27.95, up $2 from $25.95, and the “premier” Apple One plan, up from $37.95 to $39.95.
What was Apple’s excuse for the increase? He shared a statement. With music businesses worldwide blaming higher costs: “As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is raising its subscription price starting today.”
What do you think so far?
How to get a long free trial of Apple Music
Price hikes are always frustrating, but Apple Music offers free trials. If you’re a new subscriber, you can try it for a month before paying, but don’t redeem it if you plan to buy a new Apple device soon. Apple has a list of eligible devices. Which gets you a free three-month trial of Apple Music, including:
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