Key Takeaways
- Apple has started offering Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra cost to paid iCloud+ subscribers in Pakistan.
- Existing iCloud+ subscribers in Pakistan now have access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade without additional charges.
- Apple’s Head of Government Affairs for Pakistan, Salman Dar, oversees the company’s engagement with local stakeholders.
Apple has introduced a new benefit for its paid iCloud+ subscribers in Pakistan, offering Apple TV and Apple Arcade services at no extra cost. Users have been notified via email that their existing subscription plans remain unchanged, with storage prices and features intact.
According to the company’s webpage, Pakistan is now among the countries where the expanded iCloud+ package is available. The move is part of Apple’s strategy to enhance user experience and expand its services in the region.
Subscribers have reported receiving emails on Wednesday, informing them of the new benefits. A 50GB subscriber noted that the monthly price would remain at Rs200, while a 2TB subscriber was informed that the price would stay at Rs2,500 per month.
Apple’s expanded iCloud+ package allows subscribers to share their plans with up to five family members, including access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade. The availability of specific content and features may vary by country or region.
The development comes shortly after the appointment of Salman Dar as Apple’s Head of Government Affairs for Pakistan. Dar, who previously served as CEO of IT company Itroos and held leadership roles at the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), will lead the company’s engagement with regulators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the country.
Dar has over 30 years of experience in local and international technology markets and government policy engagement. His role is crucial in ensuring that Apple’s services and products are well-received and integrated into the Pakistani market.
Apple has stated that the expanded iCloud+ package is being rolled out across more than 100 countries, indicating a global strategy to enhance user experience and expand its services.
