Apple increases iCloud+ price in the Philippines
Apple has increased the subscription prices for its iCloud+ storage service in the Philippines and seven other countries. The price hike is attributed to currency fluctuations, specifically the weakening of the Philippine peso against the US dollar.
Why it matters
This highlights how global tech companies adjust pricing strategies in response to volatile local currency markets, impacting consumer costs in emerging economies.
TL;DR: Apple increased iCloud+ prices in the Philippines and seven other countries, raising the base 50GB plan to Php59 and the 12TB tier to Php3,990. US pricing remains unchanged.
Apple has raised iCloud+ prices in the Philippines and seven other countries: Nigeria, Turkey, Vietnam, Japan, Egypt, New Zealand, and Indonesia.
The base 50GB plan now costs Php59, up from Php49, while the 12TB tier has increased to Php3,990, a Php400 jump from its previous Php3,590 price.
Here’s the full breakdown of the updated pricing:
Apple’s pricing changes likely reflect ongoing currency fluctuations, as the Philippine peso has continued to weaken, recently hitting an all-time low of Php61 against the US dollar.
You can find the full list of price changes on Apple’s support website . Apple has kept US pricing the same, along with pricing in any other country not listed above.
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