Apple previously announced it was making changes to Apple Care+, and on Friday the company sent emails to AppleCare+ subscribers reminding them of the changes. The biggest improvement Apple made was getting rid of the cap that limited covered repairs to two cases of accidental damage each year. Under the new terms, repairs are now covered for an unlimited number of accidental damage claims in a year.
AppleCare+ now covers an unlimited number of incidents that cause accidental damage to your phone
In the email, Apple wrote: “Your AppleCare+ plan now protects your covered device against unlimited incidents of accidental damage from handling (instead of two incidents every 12 months) while the plan is active and in effect. Each incident is subject to the applicable service. fees. This additional protection comes at no extra cost to you and you don’t have to do anything.”
AppleCare+ subscribers will still be responsible for the service cost of each repair, which is $29 for screen or back glass damage (iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 only). You’ll pay $99 for other accidental damage and $149 for theft or loss (it’s optional and limited to two incidents in 12 months). You can have your iPhone battery repaired if it retains less than 80% of its original capacity. You can check this by going to Settings > Battery > Battery Health.
Subscribers have 24/7 access to experts by phone or chat, same-day service in most metropolitan cities worldwide, and on-site screen repairs at home or office. If your repair isn’t related to a back glass or screen repair, we can send you a replacement unit so you don’t have to spend too much time without a phone while yours is fixed. You can send your damaged iPhone by email or take it to the nearest Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider.
AppleCare+ pricing varies by device. For AppleCare+ service that includes theft and loss, the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will cost $13.49 per month (which remains in effect until canceled) or $269 for a two-year term. The iPhone 14 Plus is priced at $12.49 per month or $249 for a two-year term. For iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, and iPhone 12, the monthly price is $11.49 or $219 for a two-year term. And you can even buy AppleCare+, including theft and loss for the third-generation iPhone SE ($7.49 per month, $149 for a two-year term).
If you want AppleCare+ with theft and loss coverage, you must have the Find My app turned on at the time your device is lost or stolen and also while you’re going through the claims process. Apple writes “Find My should remain turned on and your iPhone should remain associated with your Apple ID throughout the stolen or lost claim process. During the stolen or lost claim process, you will be asked to erase your lost device, deactivate it and transfer ownership before you can be issued a new device.”
You can purchase AppleCare+ coverage directly from your iPhone
If you don’t want theft and loss coverage, AppleCare+ is slightly cheaper. For the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, you’ll pay $9.99 per month or $199 for two years of coverage. For the iPhone 14 Plus, the monthly price is $8.99 and the two-year price is $179. AppleCare+ coverage for iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 is $7.99 per month and $149 for a two-year term. Finally, the third-generation iPhone SE is priced at $3.99 per month and $79 for a two-year term.
You can buy the AppleCare+ package you want right when you buy your new iPhone, or you can buy it within 60 days of buying your iPhone. You can purchase it directly from your device by going to Settings > General > About and choosing Available AppleCare+ Coverage.
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AppleCare+ packages can also be purchased online from this website. You’ll need to verify the serial number of the iPhone you want to cover and run a remote diagnostic test. AppleCare+ can also be purchased from the Apple Store (proof of purchase and inspection required). Or, you can call 800-275-2273 (requires remote diagnosis and proof of purchase). If you already have AppleCare+ and want to extend your coverage, visit this page.