Apple TV+ free trials are being extended through February 2021
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Buyers of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV have been entitled to a free year of Apple TV+ since September 2019. The service itself launched in early November, so those trials are now weeks away from ending.
However, in an unexpected move, Apple has offered an extension to early adopters.
Apple has announced that it will be extending early Apple TV+ trials through February 2021. If the trial period starting between November 1, 2019 and January 31, 2020 customers will be receiving the extension.
Users of the service that were paid during those initial months, on the other hand, will be credited for the same amount. That credit is attached to each person’s Apple ID and can be used to pay for Apple services, in the App Stores, or in the iTunes Store.
Those of you planning to sign up to the Apple One services bundle later this year won’t have to worry either as the credit will still be issued. Again, it can be used to pay for Apple services or other items.
These account credits will be applied automatically, meaning customers won’t have to do anything. Apple should send out emails to eligible customers over the coming days notifying them of the change.
Unfortunately, anybody that signed up for Apple TV+ after February 2020 won’t be entitled to an extension of any kind.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which customers will receive a free trial extension for Apple TV+?
Which customers will receive a free trial extension for Apple TV+?
Customers whose trial period began between November 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020, are eligible for the extension. Those who signed up after February 2020 will not receive one.
Q.What happens to customers who were paying for Apple TV+ during the extension period?
What happens to customers who were paying for Apple TV+ during the extension period?
Paid users from the initial months will receive a credit for the same amount. This credit is tied to their Apple ID and can be used for Apple services, the App Stores, or the iTunes Store.
Q.How will customers be notified about their extended trial or credit?
How will customers be notified about their extended trial or credit?
Apple will automatically apply the account credits and send out emails to eligible customers over the coming days. Customers do not need to take any action themselves.
Q.Can the credit be used if a customer plans to sign up for the Apple One services bundle?
Can the credit be used if a customer plans to sign up for the Apple One services bundle?
Yes, if customers plan to sign up for the Apple One services bundle later this year, the credit will still be issued. It can be used to pay for Apple services or other items.