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Apple Music Included for iCloud+ Subscribers

Billboard • September 15, 2026 • technology

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Apple is launching Apple Music Select, a limited version of Apple Music, for iCloud+ subscribers in over 100 countries starting this month, aiming to increase paid Apple Music subscriptions in emerging markets.
Apple Music Select offers curated playlists and locally relevant stations without ads, providing a "lean-back audio experience," but users must pay for iCloud+, which starts at about one dollar per month.
The service allows users to sample Apple Music content through editor-selected playlists, with an option to upgrade to the full Apple Music service at a discounted rate for iCloud+ subscribers.
In addition to Apple Music Select, iCloud+ subscribers will gain access to Apple Arcade and Apple TV, broadening the value of the subscription.
The rollout includes countries such as India, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates, expanding Apple’s reach in diverse international markets.

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