After steadily raising the market prices of hardware such as the Mac and iPad throughout June this year, Apple has now turned its attention to its software services. Consequently, the company has formally announced a price increase for the Apple TV+ streaming service and Apple One subscription bundles in the US market. In doing so, Apple aims to offset its mounting content production expenditure and rising operational costs.

ESPN's standalone app arrived barely a year ago as an escape from cable. Its first price increase, and the quiet closing of its cheapest bundle, tell a different story about where sports streaming is

Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.

Netflix increases all subscription tiers by $1-$2 in March 2026, its second hike in 18 months. Premium plan now costs $26.99.

The free streaming both giants are now floating is not a gift to subscribers. It is the clearest sign yet that the era of raising prices has run out of road.

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