The maelstrom around the US $44bn acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk, replete with ultimatums, sackings, resignations, volatile edicts from the throne and perceptions of a death rattle, has prompted countless users to announce their migration to other platforms, including Mastodon, BeReal and Substack. It could lead to an increase in password sharing or “savvy switching” – the term given to users who binge all they can on one streaming service for a month, then switch to another for the next. The rises come at a time when inflation is at 7.2% and the cost of living crisis hits headlines on a daily basis. It is slowly rolling out cheaper ad-supported packages overseas but has not said when these might be available here. Netflix, which remains the most popular streaming service in Aotearoa, costs between $12.99-$24.99 depending on the package. In a statement shared with customers, Disney says: “We are updating our prices as we continue to bring you even more great entertainment on Disney+.” Apple TV+ is increasing “because we started at a very low price … with just a few shows and movies.” Now, it calls its range, which includes Severance, Slow Horses and Prehistoric Planet, “extensive”.
Apple also increased the price of its music streaming service from $12.99 to $16.99 per month.Īn Apple spokesperson says its music service is increasing because of an increase in licensing costs, and it means artists and songwriters will earn more from their music being streamed. Disney, which costed $9.99, will now cost $14.99. Users of two major streaming services woke up to a nasty surprise in their inboxes this morning: the cost of subscribing to both Apple TV+ and Disney TV+ is rising, and the amount is significant.Īpple TV+, which charged $8.99 per month on launch, will now cost $12.99.
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