Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions
Apple has increased subscription costs for Apple Music and Apple One services effective July 17, 2026.
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The brief
Apple has raised subscription prices for its Apple Music and Apple One services. Reports indicate that Apple Music now costs $11.99 for users.
Coverage from MacRumors, Music Business Worldwide, Variety, The Verge, and 9to5Mac highlights the price adjustment. Multiple outlets report that the company has cited rising licensing fees and costs as the reason for the increase.
Future updates will clarify the specific impact on Apple One tiers and whether regional pricing variations will be implemented globally. Coverage does not yet specify if existing subscribers will receive a grace period before the new pricing takes effect.
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Quick answers
What services are affected by the price changes?
Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions are both subject to the price increases.
What is the new price for Apple Music?
According to reports, the cost for Apple Music is now $11.99.
Why is Apple increasing prices?
Outlets state that Apple has cited rising licensing fees and costs as the primary factor.
Coverage (7)
- Is Apple One worth it in summer 2026 after the latest price increases? AppleInsider · 2h ago
- Apple (AAPL) Raises the Cost of Its Music Subscription Service TipRanks · 2h ago
- Apple Music Now Costs $11.99 as Apple Increases Subscription Prices MacRumors · 2h ago
- Apple Music hikes subscription prices citing ‘rising licensing costs’ Music Business Worldwide · 2h ago
- Apple Music Hikes Subscription Prices, Citing Rising Licensing Fees Variety · 2h ago
- Apple Music is getting a price hike The Verge · 2h ago
- Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions 9to5Mac · 2h ago
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