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Apple Music and Apple One prices rise for the first time in years
Apple has announced increases in the prices of its Apple Music and Apple One subscription services, citing rising licensing costs as the primary reason. The Individual Apple Music subscription has increased from $11 to $12 monthly, while the Family plan rises from $17 to $20. This change comes after a previous price hike in 2022 and coincides with existing pressures such as RAM shortages impacting the electronics market. Notably, the Individual Apple One subscription remains the same at $20, but Family and Premium plans are increasing by $2, reflecting Apple's broader strategy amidst rising operational costs.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 19:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Apple Music subscription prices increased across Individual, Student, and Family plans.
- Individual plan raises from $11 to $12 per month.
- Family plan rises from $17 to $20 per month.
- Student subscription increases from $6 to $7 per month.
- Apple One Family and Premium plans also seeing a price increase.
Interesting facts
- This is the first price increase for Apple Music since 2022.
- Rising licensing costs are a significant factor in the price increase.
- Apple has recently raised prices on other hardware as well.