Apple FINALLY reveals details on TV+ and Arcade: New subscription services will launch this fall for $4.99 per month each, offering exclusive games, movies, and shows
- Apple Arcade is slated to launch Sept. 19, followed by Apple TV+ on Nov. 1
- Both services will be just $4.99 per month, offering dozens of exclusive titles
- They’ll be playable across Apple devices, including iPhone, Mac, and iPad
Months after revealing its most ambitious foray into services yet, Apple has finally disclosed more details on Arcade and TV+.
During its highly-anticipated product launch event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino on Tuesday, Apple confirmed both services will be available this fall for $4.99 per month each.
Apple Arcade is slated to launch Sept. 19, followed by Apple TV+ on Nov. 1.
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Months after revealing its most ambitious foray into services yet, Apple has finally disclosed more details on Arcade and TV+
Apple kicked off the event with a look at its upcoming gaming service.
‘We’re adding a whole new way for you to enjoy games on the app store,’ CEO Tim Cook said.
Apple Arcade will exist as a new tab in the App Store, and subscribers will have unlimited access to its library, which will be continually updating.
It will launch with over 100 titles from popular game-makers, including Konami, Capcom, and Annapurna, starting with Frogger, Shinsekai into the Depths, and Sayonara Wild Hearts.
New games are also expected to be added in the coming weeks, the firm says.
Apple kicked off the event with a look at its upcoming gaming service, Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade will exist as a new tab in the App Store, and subscribers will have unlimited access to its library, which will be continually updating
‘Instead of paying upfront, a subscription allows you to play any game,’ said App Store manager Ann Thai on stage.
‘You’ll also get ‘expert editorial content like game guides and sneak peaks.’
Games will be available through Apple Arcade will be playable on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV, and they can be played offline.
The service will also allow up to six family members to access one subscription using Family Sharing.
Apple Arcade will be available on the App Store Sept 19, followed by iPadOS and tvOS on Sept 30 and macOS Catalina in October.
Apple TV+ will launch a few weeks later, starting November 1.
Apple TV+ will offer a number of highly-anticipated exclusives, including ‘See’ featuring Jason Mamoa and drama series ‘The Morning Show,’ produced by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.
Apple Arcade will launch with over 100 titles from popular game-makers, including Konami, Capcom, and Annapurna, starting with Frogger, Shinsekai into the Depths, and Sayonara Wild Hearts
The firm has been generating hype for the service in recent months with trailers to some highly-anticipated exclusives, including ‘See’ featuring Jason Mamoa and drama series ‘The Morning Show,’ produced by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.
‘Our mission is to bring you the best originals stories from the most creative minds in TV and film,’ Cook said during the event.
Subscriptions will cost just $4.99 per month, and people who purchase Apple products will get a special perk: one year free subscription to Apple TV+.
That applies to iPhone, iMac, and Apple TV.
The service will launch with a slew of shows and movies from the get-go, and more will be added each month, Apple says.
Apple TV+ originals will be available to watch on or offline, and are ad-free.
