How long does AppleCare+ last for iPhone?

Depending on the plan you choose, you'll get unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection and up to two incidents of theft or loss coverage every 12 months. Each incident is subject to a service fee or deductible.
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Is AppleCare plus 2 or 3 years?

AppleCare Features

For most Apple products, such as the ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌, AppleCare provides two years of coverage from the date the service was purchased, and for Mac or Apple Displays, it adds an additional three years of coverage. This extended duration is one of the main benefits of AppleCare.
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How much is AppleCare and how long does it last?

iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max

Standard AppleCare+: a one-time fee of $199 (for two-year coverage) or $9.99 per month. AppleCare+ with theft and loss protection: $269 (for two-year coverage) or $13.49 per month.
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Does Apple care only last for 2 years?

The new coverage automatically renews until canceled. Your plan coverage may continue beyond 24 or 36 months, on a monthly or annual basis, until canceled. If you choose to continue coverage, your coverage will be subject to the then-current AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions.
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Is AppleCare 1 year or 2 years?

Enjoy peace of mind when you buy AppleCare+ for iPhone.

Every iPhone comes with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support.
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iPhone 14 Pro - Why You SHOULD Get AppleCare+



Is AppleCare+ Plus worth it?

If you're about to shell out over $1,399 for a new iPhone, you may not really want to pay any more, especially to protect it against accidental damage that might not even happen. On the other hand, if you do accidentally damage your phone, iPhone repair costs are a lot steeper without AppleCare+.
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Can you extend AppleCare after it expires?

Apple allows you to extend your AppleCare+ coverage for Mac indefinitely, in one-year increments, after your initial three years of coverage have expired. If you choose to extend your coverage, you'll automatically be billed annually for additional one-year extensions.
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What is the difference between AppleCare and AppleCare+?

The standard AppleCare protection plan extends the warranty plan and phone support for Mac, Apple Displays, ands Apple TV. AppleCare+ offers accidental damage protection on top of the extended warranty and support for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
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Can I still buy AppleCare after 1 year?

If you paid upfront for an AppleCare+ plan for your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, you might be able to purchase new coverage that renews monthly or annually. If you paid upfront for an AppleCare+ plan for your Mac, you might be able to purchase new coverage that renews annually.
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What does AppleCare cover and not cover?

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is an insurance policy covering the risk of theft, loss, and damage to your iPhone and the need for technical assistance. AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss does not provide coverage for failure due to defects in design and/or materials and/or workmanship.
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Does AppleCare cover cracked screen?

AppleCare+ for Apple Display extends your coverage from your AppleCare+ purchase date and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other accidental damage, plus applicable tax.
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Is AppleCare $29 a month?

AppleCare+ extends your coverage to two years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection, each subject to a service fee of $29, plus applicable tax. In addition, you'll get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts via chat or phone.
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Is it better to pay AppleCare monthly or yearly?

If you keep your phone for exactly two years, buying outright is the cheapest option! If you upgrade every year, monthly AppleCare is cheaper*, and if you keep your phone longer than two years, paying monthly is the only way to extend your coverage AFAIK.
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What is the benefit of AppleCare+?

AppleCare is the device service and protection platform for Apple products. If anything goes wrong with a device during the coverage period, you pay a small fee to repair the device using new or certified-new parts. Every Apple product gets 90 days of support with a one-year warranty.
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Can I pay off applecare early?

Make an early installment payment

If you already paid your Apple Card balance, you can make an early payment toward your Apple Card Monthly Installments. At card.apple.com, click Payments in the sidebar.
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Does Apple lose money on applecare?

Believe it or not, but Apple says it actually loses money on providing repair services to customers. The company made the claim in a letter to a congressional subcommittee, which has been examining(Opens in a new window) antitrust issues in the technology market.
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Is AppleCare free replacement?

If you have AppleCare+, you can replace your iPhone with an incident of accidental damage. You'll pay the "other damage" AppleCare+ fee, as specified in the AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions. You can also review that fee in our pricing estimate tool. In some cases, your coverage might be different.
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What does AppleCare cost for iPhone 13?

AppleCare+ for the iPhone 13 is $149, plus a $29 deductible for screen repair, for a total of $178. AppleCare+ saves you $101 dollars if you break the screen in its first two years.
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What type of damage does AppleCare cover?

You'll get two years of coverage and the standard two incidents every 12 months. The plan covers any accidental damage, such as a broken display, ripped power cord or water damage.
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Does AppleCare cover water damage?

Damage to Mac computers and accessories due to liquid exposure is not covered by the Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan. AppleCare+ for Mac adds unlimited accidental damage protection subject to a service fee plus applicable tax.
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Does AppleCare cover scratches?

AppleCare doesn't cover scratches. The iPhone screens can and do still scratch. And the oleophobic coating can be worn away where your fingers are most active. None of that would be covered.
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How much does it cost to replace iPhone with AppleCare?

Under AppleCare+, each accidental damage incident is subject to a service fee of $29 for screen or back glass damage or $99 for other accidental damage. Each incident of theft or loss is subject to a deductible of $149.
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Do you need insurance on your phone if you have AppleCare?

The basic version of AppleCare however, does not protect against any kind of accidental damage, liquid damage or lost & theft. So, if you drop your Apple device or spill water on it--you're out of luck if you did not purchase Accidental Damage Protection or Insurance for your iOS devices.
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What happens if I stop paying for AppleCare?

If you cancel your AppleCare plan, the monthly or annual billing2 can't be renewed. If you're no longer eligible for an AppleCare plan, you can't add it to your device again. 2. In some countries and regions, you might have the option to pay monthly or annually for your AppleCare plan.
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Is AppleCare the same as warranty?

The AppleCare extended warranty extends the standard one year warranty by two years and includes free telephone support for two years. The Apple Plus extended warranty does the same and includes some insurance covering accidental damage with a two claim limit with a deductible over the two year period.
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