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iCloud+

Apple's paid iCloud storage subscription, offering tiered plans with extra perks like Private Relay, HomeKit Secure Video, and bundled services.

Known aliases

  • iCloud+
  • iCloud Plus

Current stories

productOne report1 publisher

Apple brings AI clip descriptions to HomeKit cameras at up to triple rivals' price

Apple charges $9.99 to $59.99 a month for AI alerts on one to five HomeKit cameras, up to triple rivals' prices, a Verge review says. All three platforms tested beat 'motion detected,' so the buyer's choice is which cameras deserve the fee.

Publishers:theverge.com

Reality

Evidence55
Adoption
Not scored
Hype gap+10
Incentives
Not scored
Confidence60
productConfirmed5 publishers

Apple folds Apple TV and Arcade into paid iCloud+ plans in more than 100 countries

Every paid tier down to 50GB now carries both services for up to five family members. Apple is cancelling standalone Apple TV and Arcade subscriptions in those countries, and closing Apple One to new customers.

Perspective Coverage

5 publishers
Builder
Builder 14%
Operator
Operator 49%
Investor
Investor 37%

Reality

Evidence78
Adoption46
Hype gap+18
Incentives72
Confidence74
productOne report1 publisher

Apple gates its rebuilt Siri behind a waitlist in iOS 27

Siri AI shipped on 14 September as an opt-in beta in English on a short list of recent hardware. It does not run on iPhone, iPad or Watch in the EU, or anywhere in China, and Apple has set daily limits it has not published.

Publishers:thenextweb.com

Reality

Evidence55
Adoption28
Hype gap+28
Incentives74
Confidence56
productOne report1 publisher

iOS 27 beta 5 moves app icons and Liquid Glass with a month to launch

MacRumors reports the fifth iOS 27 beta changes the look of some app icons and adjusts Liquid Glass. Design work many teams treated as settled is still in motion.

Publishers:macrumors.com

Reality

Evidence42
Adoption24
Hype gap+18
Incentives58
Confidence38