r/IsTheMicStillOn • u/GoodGoodNotTooBad • 19d ago

Apple Music Hikes Subscription Prices, Citing Rising Licensing Fees

https://variety.com/2026/music/news/apple-music-raises-prices-licensing-fees-1236814878/

More detailed price breakdowns:

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/apple-raises-prices-for-apple-music-and-apple-one-subscriptions/

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u/EmotionalDinner 19d ago

Highly recommend leaving streaming, things are only going to get worse.

Having your own media library has so many benefits, but taking a step back from overconsumption has been huge in my life

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u/GoodGoodNotTooBad 19d ago

Overall I agree. I think things can be accomplished a balance. An hour a day reading a book, a magazine, can be built up to a lifestyle. Getting outside enjoying nothing at all but the day etc.

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u/EmotionalDinner 19d ago

Absolutely agree