AAPL · News · 20260915N
iCloud+ Services Expansion
Apple Inc. · 2026-09-15 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Apple is expanding iCloud+ bundles to more than 100 countries, beginning in September 2026. In Mozambique, iCloud+ will include Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost, while standalone Apple TV and Apple Arcade subscriptions will no longer be available in the region. Mozambique iCloud+ plans start at $0.99 per month for 50GB, and Family Sharing remains supported.
Key facts
- Apple is expanding its iCloud+ subscription in Mozambique to include Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost, starting this month. source
- Individual Apple TV and Apple Arcade subscriptions will no longer be available in Mozambique. source
- Apple is upgrading iCloud+ subscriptions in over 100 countries to offer free access to Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and curated Apple Music Select stations without additional cost. source
- The iCloud+ expansion will roll out to over 100 countries. source
- Apple's iCloud+ upgrade in these regions effectively replaces Apple One in those regions. source
- iCloud+ plans in Mozambique start at $0.99 per month for 50GB. source
- Major markets like the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and many large European nations are excluded from the iCloud+ upgrade. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | negative | committed | — | Individual Apple TV and Apple Arcade subscriptions will no longer be available in Mozambique. |
| revenue | mixed | committed | — | Apple is upgrading iCloud+ subscriptions in over 100 countries to offer free access to Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and curated Apple Music… |