Apple Music Subscription Price Increase: What You’ll Pay

Attention all Apple Music fans! Get ready to adjust your budget because Apple has announced an increase in subscription prices for Apple Music and Apple One plans in the U.S. and other countries. The reason behind the price hike? Apple cites rising music licensing costs and the need to provide higher payments to artists and songwriters.

Here’s the breakdown of the new monthly prices:
– Apple Music Student: $6.99 (up from $5.99)
– Apple Music Individual: $11.99 (up from $10.99)
– Apple Music Family: $19.99 (up from $16.99)
– Apple One Individual: $19.95 (no change)
– Apple One Family: $27.95 (up from $25.95)
– Apple One Premier: $39.95 (up from $37.95)

According to Apple, these price adjustments are essential to help cover the increased licensing costs while also continuing to support the hard-working artists and songwriters behind the music we all love.

But here’s a silver lining – even with the price increase, Apple Music’s individual plan is still more affordable than Spotify Premium, which currently costs $12.99 per month. And don’t forget, Apple is sweetening the deal by offering free Apple TV+ with its Apple Music Student plan and up to three months of Apple Music with the purchase of eligible Apple devices.

So, while it might sting a little to pay a bit more for your music streaming pleasure, just remember that you’re supporting the creators who bring the tunes to your ears. Rock on!