Apple, sting for users: mind-boggling subscriptions

Everyone is raising prices and Apple is certainly not far behind. The company has decided to raise the prices of its users’ subscriptions: here are the services involved.

It is not a simple period that we are experiencing due to the economic precariousness that passes through millions of families throughout the peninsula. A degenerated situation with the conflict in Eastern Europe that has caused a huge increase in the prices of goods and services. Between high fuel bills, the costs are really hard to bear. At these expenses there are also those related to streaming and technology.

The world of streaming and subscription services has been undergoing some shocks in recent months. Great changes that are going through all of 2022 and that promise to continue also for next year. Some of these are not very user friendly, quite the contrary. This is precisely the case with the innovations that have been launched by the services Apple who have seen some increases on the monthly plan.

In the same period, more or less, that Netflix has launched the advertising plan, with the costs that are amortized with respect to the other plans. The lucky US company has decided to raise its prices streaming services. This is a real sting for those users who will find themselves paying more.

Apple, prices increase: this is how much the subscription costs

For the first time, the company is increasing its subscription fees. Despite not giving its users a notice, the company has decided to raise the costs of its services. A maneuver that not everyone liked, but which would have been indispensable for the company that is suffering from inflation and the current economic crisis. The prices of Apple One, Apple Music And Apple TV +.

In the company claim that the price increase of Apple Music it is due to the increase in licensing costs. Which in turn implies greater profits for artists whose music is streamed with the app. It should also be noted that the services offered are being improved offered to users.

• Individual went from € 9.99 to € 10.99 per month
• Family went from € 14.99 to € 16.99 per month

With regard to Apple TV +, the company notes that originally the price was lower because its catalog was much smaller. However, the streaming platform now boasts several award-winning and globally acclaimed series. Precisely for this reason it was decided to proceed with the increase. The subscription has increased by two euros and has seen the passage from € 4.99 to € 6.99 per month.

These commission increases on the different platforms is a side effect that arises from Apple One. This is the plan that includes subscriptions to different services Apple has seen a significant increase in its prices which has had a direct impact on each of the services.

• Individual went from € 14.95 to € 16.95 per month
• Family went from € 19.95 to € 22.95 per month
• Premium went from € 28.95 to 31.95 € per month