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Apple adds new benefits to iCloud+ subscriptions
Apple has added new benefits to iCloud+, its paid service that includes extra cloud storage and other features.
The changes include upgraded HomeKit Secure Video tools, such as 4K support and ways to search and describe clips.
Subscribers can now create up to 10 personalized email addresses for each domain they own, up from three.
In more than 100 countries, iCloud+ subscribers also get Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra cost; the offer does not apply in the United States.
Apple says select iCloud+ plans will have higher limits for some AI features in iOS 27, though details are not yet clear.
The added benefits have not changed subscription prices.
The new features are aimed at giving subscribers more value beyond extra storage.
Apple has added several benefits to iCloud+ subscriptions in recent weeks, without changing prices.
Updates include expanded HomeKit Secure Video features and more custom email addresses per domain.
Subscribers in more than 100 countries now receive Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost.
Some iCloud+ plans will include higher usage limits for AI features in iOS 27.
- Who
- Apple and iCloud+ subscribers.
- What
- Apple has added benefits to iCloud+ subscriptions, including expanded video features, more custom email addresses, and access to Apple TV and Arcade in some countries.
- When
- In the weeks before October 12, 2026.
- Where
- In more than 100 countries for the Apple TV and Arcade benefit; other changes apply to iCloud+ subscribers.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Custom email addresses
- Up to 10 per domain, increased from three
- Apple TV and Arcade
- Included at no additional cost for iCloud+ subscribers in more than 100 countries
- HomeKit Secure Video
- iOS 27 adds 4K support, generated video descriptions, clip searching, and noteworthy clips
- AI usage limits
- Select iCloud+ plans will include higher limits for AI features
- Price
- No change for subscribers
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