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Apple Music raises prices across all US subscription tiers

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge ·

Apple Music has increased its US subscription prices: individual plans now cost $11.99/month (up $1), family plans $19.99/month (up $3), and student plans $6.99/month (up $1). The price hikes follow similar moves by Spotify and other streaming services. Apple cited rising licensing costs as the reason for the increase.

Meridian48 take
The price bump is modest but signals a broader industry shift toward higher subscription costs as music labels push for more revenue.
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