AppleCare+ Updated to Cover 'Unlimited Repairs'

[MacRumors]

Alongside the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro announcement, Apple today updated AppleCare+, introducing support for "unlimited repairs," up from two repairs per year.

Apple says that AppleCare+ for iPhone "includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection," with each one subject to service fees. Screen or back glass damage carries a $29 fee, while other accidental damage carries a $99 fee.

Accidental damage includes physical damage from handling due to unexpected and unintentional events, and it does not cover theft. Apple has a separate Theft and Loss AppleCare+ plan that covers two incidents per calendar year. AppleCare+ for the iPhone is priced at $79 for two years or $3.99 monthly.

Unlimited repairs are also available for the Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, with the feature applicable to every AppleCare+ plan.

Article Link: AppleCare+ Updated to Cover 'Unlimited Repairs'

 

[FelixDerKater]

At some point it is better to just put that amount into savings each month and insure yourself.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Does this apply to already going subscriptions?

 

[xiiiblvck]

Does this apply to already going subscriptions?

It does indeed

 

[dustin_]

"Apple has a separate Theft and Loss AppleCare+ plan that covers two incidents per calendar year." So will Theft & Loss now include unlimited damage claims & two theft/loss claims? Or will Theft & Loss remain with just two damage claims?

 

[Sir_Macs_A_Lot]

It does indeed

That's good to hear.

 

[toy547]

Good. It took Apple so many years just to get unlimited repairs on their devices. What the hell?

 

[jezbd1997]

Monthly plan for my 13 Pro updated straight away too. Yay

 

[aParkerMusic]

At some point it is better to just put that amount into savings each month and insure yourself.

Can you clarify? The point of insurance is that you pay a manageable amount per month with the understanding that something MIGHT happen, and if it does, you’re not hit with an enormous financial burden all at once. Saving your AppleCare+ payments for 8 months, say, and then breaking your phone and having to buy a brand new one, isn’t really putting you in a better position risk-wise. Sorry if I’m misunderstanding your point.

 

[Devyn89]

Hey that’s awesome, probably costs Apple next to nothing but may help some people decide to get Apple Care now.

 

[Orizaba]

wait did they lower the price on Apple Care?

 

[Matthew.H]

Can you clarify? The point of insurance is that you pay a manageable amount per month with the understanding that something MIGHT happen, and if it does, you’re not hit with an enormous financial burden all at once. Saving your AppleCare+ payments for 8 months, say, and then breaking your phone and having to buy a brand new one, isn’t really putting you in a better position risk-wise. Sorry if I’m misunderstanding your point.

There saying if you generally don't damage your stuff then over time it makes more sense to put money aside in case of the freak event that you do damage your device, rather that effectively set money on fire if you never need the insurance.

Insurance is always worth it on things you can't easily replace such as your home or medical insurance where the bills could be extreme without coverage. On a piece of consumer tech it's less necessary even more so if you haven't damaged anything before.

I've never bought Applecare+ and have probably saved enough over the years to buy a new iPhone and I've also never broken a phone.

 

[LogicalApex]

At some point it is better to just put that amount into savings each month and insure yourself.

Even more complex now too.

Credit Cards, like Amex and others, are starting to include cell phone protection that will cover you for small deductibles if you damage the phone. So you could get the device repaired for $50 via your CC protection and $0 in Apple Care+ fees or $99 at Apple (assuming a back glass break in both cases) + $200 in Apple Care+ premiums.

 

[pianostar9]

wait did they lower the price on Apple Care?

Didn’t know this, but apparently it depends on the device. That’s the price for the SE

 

[Htsi]

Oh bring it on! This is superb

 

[mansplains]

AppleCare+ for the iPhone is priced at $79 for two years or $3.99 monthly.

Edit: misinterpreted $80 as pricing for 14 models, not starting price. Thanks pianostar9!

 

[pianostar9]

This is incorrect, $80 is the Apple Watch pricing. iPhone is more.

From AC+ page:

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Your own refutation shows this pricing for the SE (bottom of your screenshot supposedly “disproving” it)

 

[dustin_]

"Apple has a separate Theft and Loss AppleCare+ plan that covers two incidents per calendar year." So will Theft & Loss now include unlimited damage claims & two theft/loss claims? Or will Theft & Loss remain with just two damage claims?

Ah, mine has updated as well. Theft & Loss now includes unlimited damage replacements.

 

[nburwell]

I figured this was just for iPhone, but just looked at AC+ I have for my S7 Apple Watch and iPad Pro and both state unlimited repairs for accidental damage. Well done Apple!

 

[mansplains]

Your own refutation shows this pricing for the SE (bottom of your screenshot supposedly “disproving” it)

Edited now, I didn't even think of the SE 😂 thanks

 

[Just Jeff]

Are they getting to the point of doing cosmetic repairs now too?

 

[jezbd1997]

Are they getting to the point of doing cosmetic repairs now too?

If only.. someone knocked my phone off a bench at work. Marks on the glass and stainless frame is dented but not enough to be replaced 😪

 

[al256]

I can finally start living out my Westworld fantasies now.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

AppleCare becomes an even better add-on now

 

[compwiz1202]

That's good to hear.

The other ? then should be since Apple changed the terms, will people we able to enroll again regardless of age of item?