Apple hikes the cost of a monthly Apple TV+ subscription
Apple hikes the cost of a monthly Apple TV+ subscription
Apple’s move to raise the cost of its streaming platform follows similar moves by Netflix and Peacock.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, confirming Apple TV+'s price increase to $13 per month. There's a slight bias due to the focus on price hikes without significant discussion of content value or competitive pricing strategies. The claim about Netflix and Peacock raising prices is generally known but not specifically verified by the provided sources.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Apple hikes the cost of a monthly Apple TV+ subscription.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms Apple increased prices on its Apple TV+ streaming service to $13 a month.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Apple TV+ price increase to $13 per month in the U.S.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Apple's move to raise the cost of its streaming platform follows similar moves by Netflix and Peacock.
- Verification Source #2: No specific mention of Netflix or Peacock price increases.
- Verification Source #5: No specific mention of Netflix or Peacock price increases.
- Assessment: Unverified. While generally known, the provided sources do not confirm this specific claim.
- Claim: The new price will hit on August 21 for new customers.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the new price will be effective August 21 for new customers.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Existing Apple TV+ subscribers will see the higher prices within 30 days of their next renewal date.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms existing subscribers will see higher prices within 30 days of their next renewal.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2: "Apple increased prices on its Apple TV+ streaming service to $13 a month, in its first hike since 2023."
- Source 5: "Apple TV+ Hiking Price, Will Now Cost $13 per Month in U.S."