Neowin News Feed for: Subscriptions

Apple Music could be getting a low cost subscription tier

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:04:01 +0000

Apple Music beta code hints at a lower-cost plan with playback restrictions, suggesting Apple may finally target Spotify's budget audience. Read more...

Meta launches paid WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram tiers, more subscriptions to come

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:52:01 +0000

If you think you're not subscribed to enough services, Meta now allows you to pay for premium WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. Read more...

Snapchat launches creator subscriptions to boost recurring revenue

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:54:01 +0000

If you've got a favorite creator on Snapchat, you can soon pay them a monthly subscription for their exclusive content. Read more...

Good news for YouTube TV users: cheaper plans are now available

David Uzondu — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:50:01 +0000

YouTube is rolling out a new update for YouTube TV that introduces cheaper plans across different categories, including Sports and News. Read more...

Facebook WhatsApp Instagram features to stop being fully free, but many users actually happy

Sayan Sen — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:36:02 +0000

According to a new report, Meta has confirmed it is bringing subscriptions to Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Ironically, however, many users are actually very happy about this. Read more...

Microsoft brings Capacity Reservation Groups sharing in public preview on Azure

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:56:01 +0000

Customers can now share Capacity Reservation Groups across multiple subscriptions, Microsoft has announced for its Azure cloud computing customers. Read more...

Facebook and Instagram ad-free subscription arrives in the U.K.

Karthik Mudaliar — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:12:01 +0000

Meta is introducing a subscription service in the U.K., allowing Facebook and Instagram users to pay a monthly fee for an ad-free experience. Read more...

Gmail's latest feature helps you get rid of those pesky emails from LinkedIn

Usama Jawad — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:06:01 +0000

Google has rolled out a handy view that gives users complete control over mailing lists that they wish to be unsubscribed from. Read more...

Microsoft expands its Microsoft 365 subscription with a new $1.99 plan

Taras Buria — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:36:01 +0000

On January 30, 2023, Microsoft will launch a new entry-level Microsoft 365 tier with 100GB in OneDrive, ad-free Outlook, and additional security features. Office apps, though, will remain web-only. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Personal yearly subscription is now 29% off, only $49.99

Taras Buria — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 16:10:02 +0000

Here is your chance to buy the Microsoft 365 Personal subscription with a hard-to-miss discount. The service can be yours for one year for only $49.99, 29% lower than the usual price. Read more...

Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One subscriptions see price increases

Steve Bennett — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:54:01 +0000

Starting from today, three of Apple's subscription plans will have price increases. Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One will all be affected due to increased licensing and production costs. Read more...

Google quietly increases prices of its YouTube Premium Individual and Family Plans

Hemant Saxena — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:24:01 +0000

YouTube Premium prices have been updated. The subscription price in the U.S. has gone up from $17.99 to $22.99. Google says its subscribers can share any feedback about updated pricing via a form. Read more...

Netflix ad-supported subscription could cost around $8/month with small ad breaks

Alap Naik Desai — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 05:08:01 +0000

Netflix seems to be fine-tuning its upcoming ad-supported subscription tier. The new plan could cost half of the Standard tier which offers ad-free 1080p streaming, and have small commercial breaks. Read more...

Microsoft replacing Teams Rooms Premium with cheaper 'Pro' and offering 'Basic' for free

Alap Naik Desai — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:54:01 +0000

Microsoft is replacing the Premium subscription of Teams Rooms with Pro which is cheaper, and retiring the Standard tier with Basic which comes for free with the purchase of certified devices. Read more...

Netflix's new subscription tier with ads could restrict downloads for offline viewing

Alap Naik Desai — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:10:01 +0000

Netflix might restrict offline viewing of content for subscribers who opt for the ad-supported subscription. The company has already indicated it will impose restrictions on content. Read more...

Tesla 'Standard Connectivity' package to cost $10/month, but after 8 years

Alap Naik Desai — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:40:01 +0000

Tesla has indicated it is ending the 'unlimited' Standard Connectivity package. Car owners will have eight years of access to basic navigation, after which they will have to pay $10 per month. Read more...

Netflix confirms its lower priced subscription tier with ads won't be coming this year

Alap Naik Desai — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:36:01 +0000

Netflix has indicated that its ad-subsidized subscription tier, in which Microsoft is deeply involved, won't be arriving this year. The streaming company will offer the new plan in select regions. Read more...

Netflix lost 'just' a million subscribers and is on track to recovery, suggests report

Alap Naik Desai — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:04:02 +0000

Netflix confirmed it lost about a million subscribers in Q2 2022. But the streaming service also gained a million new members in the same quarter. Its share prices have jumped and so has its revenue. Read more...

Instagram boosts monetization using ‘Subscriptions', paywalling feed posts and chats

Alap Naik Desai — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:38:01 +0000

Instagram is expanding the “Subscription” monetization platform and adding new features which will allow content creators to post stories, feed posts, and hold chats just for paying subscribers. Read more...

Microsoft will supply AdTech to Netflix for its new, cheaper subscription tier with ads

Alap Naik Desai — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:58:01 +0000

Netflix confirmed that Microsoft will offer its expertise to develop a new subscription tier for the streaming company that will contain ads. Microsoft would offer AdTech and Sales support as well. Read more...

Snapchat Plus is a $3.99/month subscription that does not remove advertisements

Alap Naik Desai — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:56:01 +0000

Snapchat Plus is the company's first-ever attempt at monetization outside advertisements. The service will cost $3.99 per month and offer some exclusive features, but subscribers will still get ads. Read more...

Ads will interrupt shows streaming on Netflix but will lower the price of subscription

Alap Naik Desai — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:38:01 +0000

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has confirmed that the streaming company will offer a subscription that contains ads. Packages available now won't be altered, and the new tier would be cheaper. Read more...

PSA: Here is how to buy Telegram Premium for less

Taras Buria — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:58:02 +0000

You can get the recently announced subscription for less by purchasing Telegram Premium outside the App Store and Google Play Store. Use the official Telegram Premium bot or a desktop client. Read more...

Microsoft Defender now available for individuals to protect their PCs and phones

Alap Naik Desai — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:36:02 +0000

Microsoft Defender is now available for individuals to protect their devices running iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS. License for personal usage is offered through Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Read more...

Netflix bleeding new and old subscribers, but not due to quality of content

Alap Naik Desai — Thu, 19 May 2022 06:38:01 +0000

Netflix is losing new and loyal subscribers, indicates a survey that has found some concerning patterns that could impact all streaming services. But the main reason to leave is not content quality. Read more...

Netflix planning lower priced plan with ads and penalize password sharing, suggests report

Alap Naik Desai — Tue, 10 May 2022 21:56:01 +0000

Netflix is contemplating adding a new subscription tier that could cost less but would have ads. The streaming company could also start charging subscribers who share passwords with non-paying users. Read more...

Sony is blocking subscription extensions before expiry due to 'Stacking' loophole abuse

Alap Naik Desai — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:04:01 +0000

Sony has blocked a simple loophole that was allowing subscribers of either PS Plus or PS Now to significantly extend the validity of their subscriptions by purchasing a cheaper card and stacking them. Read more...

Subscription revenue in apps sees massive growth, still a small part of in-app purchases

Alap Naik Desai — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:44:01 +0000

The subscription model for revenue generation from smartphone apps and games has witnessed massive growth in 2021. Although its overall contribution is low, it is growing at a phenomenal rate. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 update on the horizon, Teams enhancements, and regulators

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:16:01 +0000

A lot happened in the world of Microsoft this week, ranging from news about Windows 11 updates, enhancements for Teams, and some pressure from regulators. Find out more in our latest weekly digest! Read more...

Google One might offer discount when bundled with Play Pass

Karthik Mudaliar — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:46:01 +0000

Google might be planning to club its Google One and Play Pass subscriptions together, and offer a discount on the overall price, as per the code found in the teardown of its Android app. Read more...

Amazon introduces The Golden Era Vinyl subscription service

Chandrakant Isi — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:50:03 +0000

Amazon's Vinyl of the Month Club subscription offers a single album on vinyl every month. Priced at $24.99 per month, the service seems like a good idea for young vinyl enthusiasts. Read more...

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and Channels launch in 170 countries and regions

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:48:01 +0000

Apple has added Subscriptions and Channels to its podcasts app today. The feature is available in 170 countries and regions, allowing podcasters everywhere to monetise their content. Read more...

Google Play Store testing a 'Free trial & install' button to boost app subscriptions

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:42:01 +0000

Google is testing a new 'Free trial & install' button that will allow developers to directly sell subscriptions to Android users. Right now, this feature is only available for selected developers. Read more...

YouTubers may see a decline in subscriptions as Google tackles spam on the platform

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 21:36:01 +0000

YouTube is taking steps to reduce the number of spam subscriptions on its platform, which means many channels may see a significant drop in their subscriber count in the next few days. Read more...

DC announces its streaming service packed with animated favorites, classic movies, and more

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 03:22:01 +0000

If you are a fan of DC Comics, you might be interested to hear that the company is starting a new streaming service that will offer animated and live-action shows, movies, and comics. Read more...

Netflix is testing video "recommendations" between episodes

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 01:36:01 +0000

The streaming service is apparently testing another controversial new "feature" on its platform, showing users video ads for other content during the pause between episodes of a show. Read more...

MoviePass to limit users to three movies a month; rolls back on pricing change

Vishal Laul — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:32:02 +0000

MoviePass today announced that it will not be increasing its subscription cost to $14.95/mo, but will instead limit subscribers to three movies a month and provide $2-$5 for additional tickets. Read more...

EA Origin Access Premier launches next week for $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year [Update]

Ujjwal Kumar — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:10:01 +0000

EA has announced the launch of Origin Access Premier that will take place next week with the new subscription service set to provide access to frontline EA games via monthly or annual subscriptions. Read more...

Google News completely revamped for iOS, Android and the Web

Sharath Ravishankar — Tue, 08 May 2018 18:56:25 +0000

Google News is now its own entity, bolstered by AI and machine learning. It replaces Google News & Weather and Google Play Newsstand, while adopting features from both of these platforms. Read more...

Here's a Dropleaf subscription for all-you-can-play Indie PC games at just $19.99

News Staff — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 17:00:01 +0000

With today's deal connect with Dropleaf, helping players discover games that they can connect with and help emerging developers grow their audience, and business all at an affordable price. Read more...