Apple is bundling all of its online services into a single Apple One bundle in October, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+ and even iCloud storage plans will be combined into one monthly payment. It sounds great, but the reality is even more confusing than the jumble of options we have now.
Apple One subscription bundle is great for Apple fans
“What Gurman describes is a frustrating hodgepodge of a la carte offerings,” writes Apple-watching writer John Gruber, “that seems no different from the current situation, where each Apple subscription is a standalone service.”
Before we get into the nitty gritty of Apple One, let’s take a look at what exactly you get. Currently, if you subscribe to Apple’s various TV, news, video, and gaming services, you have to sign up and pay for each one separately. Thanks to the ease of adding and canceling subscriptions on iOS and Mac, this is already a breeze. Here are some of the current offerings:
Many of these also offer a family plan, which can be shared with up to 6 family members, for an additional fee. For example, Apple Music's family plan costs $14.99.
