Apple Expands iCloud+ Feature Suite With 4K HomeKit Video And Expanded Storage Limits
Apple has introduced a series of upgrades for iCloud+ subscribers, including enhanced HomeKit Secure Video capabilities, expanded custom email domain allowances, and broader regional access to Apple TV and Arcade.
HomeKit Secure Video Upgrades In iOS 27
Ahead of new Home hardware product launches, Apple upgraded HomeKit Secure Video with several additions in iOS 27. Subscribers now gain 4K video support, automated video descriptions, clip searching, and designated noteworthy clips.
Custom Email Domain And Global Service Expansion
The update increases the cap on personalized email addresses for custom domains managed through iCloud+. Users can now create up to 10 personalized email addresses per domain, replacing the previous limit of three. Meanwhile, iCloud+ subscribers in more than 100 countries outside the United States now receive Apple TV and Apple Arcade bundled at no extra cost.
Higher AI Feature Usage Limits
Alongside iOS 27, Apple introduced higher usage limits for AI-powered features across select iCloud+ tiers. Affected functions include Siri AI, Image Playground, and new Photos editing tools. While specific threshold details remain unconfirmed by the company, the changes apply automatically to eligible accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the iCloud+ price increase with these new features?
No, Apple added all recent upgrades, including iOS 27 AI enhancements and HomeKit Secure Video improvements, with no price change for current subscribers.
How many custom email addresses can users now create per domain?
Subscribers can set up to 10 personalized email addresses per domain, an increase from the previous limit of three addresses.
Which countries receive Apple TV and Apple Arcade with iCloud+?
Apple TV and Arcade are now included at no additional cost for iCloud+ subscribers in more than 100 countries, excluding the United States.
What new capabilities are included in HomeKit Secure Video?
iOS 27 introduces 4K video support, generated video descriptions, clip searching, and noteworthy clips to the HomeKit Secure Video platform.