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Apple quietly dropped some bad news for music fans over the weekend: Apple Music is getting more expensive. As of today, the company is raising prices on its popular music streaming service, but not necessarily for all subscribers: Those on a certain type of plan will be able to keep their old rates.
As you can see From Apple Music’s official promo siteAn individual plan is now $11.99 per month, up $1 from $10.99 per month. (Apple still offers one month free for new subscribers.) Student plans get the same $1 increase, bringing the total from $5.99 to $6.99. The increase on family plans is even pricier: They now cost $19.99 per month, up from $3 per month from $16.99.
If you get Apple Music from an Apple One subscription, you can avoid the price increase. The individual Apple One plan is still $19.95. However, all other Apple One subscriptions are going up, including the Family plan, which is now $27.95, up $2 from $25.95, and the “Premier” Apple One plan, from $37.95 to $39.95.
What was Apple’s excuse for the increase? He shared a statement With Music Business Worldwide blaming the higher costs: “As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its subscription prices starting today.”
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How to get a long trial of Apple Music
Price hikes are always disappointing, but Apple Music offers a free trial. If you’re a new subscriber, you can try it for a month before paying, but don’t redeem it if you plan to buy a new Apple device soon. Apple has a list of eligible devices That gets you a free three-month trial of Apple Music, which includes:
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