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Apple launches $49.99 intelligence usage packs for extra AI access in Logic Pro

Apple has launched its first paid add-on for Apple Intelligence, offering one-time $49.99 intelligence usage packs when users exceed monthly caps, starting in Logic Pro.

A Logic Pro interface dialog displaying a prompt to purchase extra intelligence features for $49.99 under Apple Creator Studio.
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Apple has rolled out its first paid add-on for Apple Intelligence, introducing a $49.99 one-time "intelligence usage pack" to grant extended access to select artificial intelligence features after users meet monthly usage caps, according to reports from 9to5Mac and Engadget.[1][2][3][6]

Logic Pro is Apple's first application to charge for extended usage of Apple Intelligence, The Verge reported. An in-app prompt in Logic Pro invites users under Apple Creator Studio to keep using intelligence features by purchasing the pack for $49.99. According to the interface prompt, the transaction links to the user's Apple Account, requires an active Creator Studio subscription, and cannot be shared through Family Sharing.[5][6]

The rollout begins in Apple's Creator Studio apps as the company starts monetizing expanded AI capabilities. Engadget noted that users will face costs to continue using the Logic Pro AI assistant once they exhaust their standard monthly allotment.[1][2][4]

Key facts

  • Apple launched its first paid AI add-on in the form of a one-time $49.99 "intelligence usage pack."
  • Logic Pro is Apple's first app to charge for extended Apple Intelligence usage once monthly limits are reached.
  • The usage packs are rolling out initially across Apple's Creator Studio applications.
  • Purchasing a usage pack requires an active Creator Studio subscription, links to the user's Apple Account, and is not shareable through Family Sharing.

Sources · 5 sources

  1. EN

    Engadget@engadgetPost on X ·

    It’ll cost you to access Logic Pro’s AI assistant after you reach the monthly usage limit. https://t.co/2g4wCBQUJd

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  2. TE

    TechmemeArticle ·

    Apple begins offering additional AI access via one-time $50 "intelligence usage packs" when users meet monthly usage caps, starting in its Creator Studio apps (Ryan Christoffel/9to5Mac) Ryan Christoffel / 9to5Mac : Apple begins offering additional AI access via one-time $50 “intelligence usage packs” when users meet monthly usage caps, starting in its Creator Studio apps — Apple has said it will eventually charge for expanded usage of select AI features.

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  3. 9T

    9to5Mac@9to5macPost on X ·

    Apple launches $50 'intelligence usage packs' for select AI features https://t.co/a1rLrm2GOF by @iryantldr

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  4. TE

    Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·

    Apple will begin offering additional AI access via one-time $50 "intelligence usage packs" when monthly usage caps are met, starting in its Creator Studio apps (@iryantldr / 9to5Mac) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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    The Verge@vergePost on X ·

    Logic Pro is Apple’s first app to charge for extended usage of Apple Intelligence. https://t.co/TidK1wWQLJ

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  6. 9T

    9to5Mac@9to5macPost on X ·

    Apple has launched its first paid AI add-on, a $49.99 one-time “intelligence usage pack” for extra AI usage in Logic Pro https://t.co/a1rLrm2GOF https://t.co/9crU8JjkPI

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