Apple Music adds Albania, Brunei, Burkina Faso, and Pakistan, reaching 172 markets

# What changed Apple updated its Availability of Apple Media Services support page to list Apple Music in four new countries: Albania, Brunei, Burkina Faso, and Pakistan. That brings Apple Music's reach to 172 countries and regions.

# What users in the new countries get

# How this fits with other recent moves Apple's timing ties into two related developments:

• iCloud+ bundling: Albania, Burkina Faso, and Pakistan were already on the list of locations where paid iCloud+ plans now include Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional charge. Brunei is an exception: iCloud+ there has been updated but Apple TV remains unavailable while Apple Music is now offered.

• Mobile app redesign: On the same day Apple Music expanded, Apple released a major Android beta (version 7.0) that introduces the Liquid Glass visual refresh, a floating bottom navigation bar, a new mini-player, and other interface changes.

# Why Apple is expanding now The move comes amid a broader effort to grow Apple's Services revenue. Apple has rolled out other market expansions recently, such as Apple Pay in India, and is experimenting with bundling strategies—using iCloud+ to distribute other services in many countries. Expanding Apple Music availability fits that pattern: widening geographic reach can increase subscriptions where the company is already adjusting its services packaging.

# Practical implications for readers

If you follow Apple's services strategy: this is another incremental expansion that pairs service availability with app and subscription changes, rather than a single dramatic product launch.

# Quick checklist

• Confirm availability by visiting Apple's media-services availability support page.
• Expect Apple Music to require a paid subscription—monthly retail price listed at $11.99 after a free month, or included in Apple One where available.
• Android users can try the Apple Music 7.0 beta to see the new Liquid Glass interface and navigation changes.

# Bottom line Apple Music's addition of four countries increases global coverage to 172 regions and aligns with recent iCloud+ bundling in several of those markets. The expansion accompanies a notable Android app update and forms part of Apple's wider services market activity.