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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
The Apple Watch Just Got an Unexpected Upgrade
It promises to give Apple Watch wearers a little bit of extra peace of mind. Today, Apple announced AppleCare One, a $20 monthly subscription service that provides AppleCare coverage for three of your Apple devices. You can add more Apple devices to the plan for an additional $6/month per device. The plan is obviously designed for those who pay for AppleCare+ for multiple devices. By bundling three devices together, Apple says you can save 'up to $11 a month over enrolling in separate AppleCare+ plans for each device.' (Note: unfortunately, there's no family plan option.) There aren't any tradeoffs with AppleCare One — a subscription provides all the same benefits that came with AppleCare+ — but there are a few extra benefits … one of which is especially pertinent for Apple Watch wearers. Theft and loss protection, now available to the Apple Watch With an AppleCare One subscription, you can choose any three Apple devices you want to be covered in the plan. This includes iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, iPad, Apple TV, HomePod and AirPods. Or multiples of each. The price of the plan remains unchanged regardless of the device. The bundled plan gets you the benefits of AppleCare+. According to Apple, this includes 'unlimited repairs for accidents like drops and spills, 24/7 priority support from Apple experts, quick and convenient Apple-certified service, and battery coverage.' Most notable for Apple Watch and iPad owners, Apple is extending theft and loss protection to those two devices for the first time. Previously, this was only available for iPhones with an AppleCare+ subscription. Moving forward, anybody who purchases AppleCare+ for their Apple Watch, or bundles it in their AppleCare One plan, will have theft and loss protection. If you've had AppleCare+ for your Apple Watch, you'll need to upgrade to a new AppleCare+ Theft and Loss plan or start subscribing to AppleCare One. Previous AppleCare+ coverage for Apple Watch doesn't include theft and loss coverage and won't be automatically upgraded. Superior coverage for older devices The other big benefit of AppleCare One is that it significantly extends the period during which you can get your device covered by AppleCare. To date, if you wanted to add AppleCare+ coverage for a specific device, you had to do so within the 60-day window following its purchase. With AppleCare One subscription, you can add devices that are up to four years old and in good condition. It's a big time increase. For these older devices, Apple will have a process in place that proves they are still in 'good condition.' It'll involve taking photos of said device or bringing it to an Apple Store to undergo a diagnostic check. The normal AppleCare+ coverage will not provide this four-year window. It'll only be available to devices included in an AppleCare One subscription. When's it coming? You'll be able to sign up for an AppleCare One subscription starting tomorrow, July 24th. To sign up, you can on to the Settings app of you iPhone, iPad or Mac, and navigating to the AppleCare & Warranty section. Once subscribed, you can see the products — both recently purchased or ones currently covered by AppleCare+ — that you want to add to the AppleCare One plan. To learn more about AppleCare One, check out Apple's announcement post. Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol's editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
The Apple Watch Just Got an Unexpected Upgrade
It promises to give Apple Watch wearers a little bit of extra peace of mind. Today, Apple announced AppleCare One, a $20 monthly subscription service that provides AppleCare coverage for three of your Apple devices. You can add more Apple devices to the plan for an additional $6/month per device. The plan is obviously designed for those who pay for AppleCare+ for multiple devices. By bundling three devices together, Apple says you can save 'up to $11 a month over enrolling in separate AppleCare+ plans for each device.' (Note: unfortunately, there's no family plan option.) There aren't any tradeoffs with AppleCare One — a subscription provides all the same benefits that came with AppleCare+ — but there are a few extra benefits … one of which is especially pertinent for Apple Watch wearers. Theft and loss protection, now available to the Apple Watch With an AppleCare One subscription, you can choose any three Apple devices you want to be covered in the plan. This includes iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, iPad, Apple TV, HomePod and AirPods. Or multiples of each. The price of the plan remains unchanged regardless of the device. The bundled plan gets you the benefits of AppleCare+. According to Apple, this includes 'unlimited repairs for accidents like drops and spills, 24/7 priority support from Apple experts, quick and convenient Apple-certified service, and battery coverage.' Most notable for Apple Watch and iPad owners, Apple is extending theft and loss protection to those two devices for the first time. Previously, this was only available for iPhones with an AppleCare+ subscription. Moving forward, anybody who purchases AppleCare+ for their Apple Watch, or bundles it in their AppleCare One plan, will have theft and loss protection. If you've had AppleCare+ for your Apple Watch, you'll need to upgrade to a new AppleCare+ Theft and Loss plan or start subscribing to AppleCare One. Previous AppleCare+ coverage for Apple Watch doesn't include theft and loss coverage and won't be automatically upgraded. Superior coverage for older devices The other big benefit of AppleCare One is that it significantly extends the period during which you can get your device covered by AppleCare. To date, if you wanted to add AppleCare+ coverage for a specific device, you had to do so within the 60-day window following its purchase. With AppleCare One subscription, you can add devices that are up to four years old and in good condition. It's a big time increase. For these older devices, Apple will have a process in place that proves they are still in 'good condition.' It'll involve taking photos of said device or bringing it to an Apple Store to undergo a diagnostic check. The normal AppleCare+ coverage will not provide this four-year window. It'll only be available to devices included in an AppleCare One subscription. When's it coming? You'll be able to sign up for an AppleCare One subscription starting tomorrow, July 24th. To sign up, you can on to the Settings app of you iPhone, iPad or Mac, and navigating to the AppleCare & Warranty section. Once subscribed, you can see the products — both recently purchased or ones currently covered by AppleCare+ — that you want to add to the AppleCare One plan. To learn more about AppleCare One, check out Apple's announcement post. Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol's editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.
Phone Arena
6 days ago
- Phone Arena
AppleCare+ just got a big upgrade for iPad and Apple Watch users
Apple recently announced a new AppleCare One plan that simplifies protection across your devices. But there's something else coming to AppleCare+ beyond this new bundle plan. Starting this Thursday, July 24, the AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss plan will expand its availability to the iPad and Apple Watch. These plans are available individually, and you don't need to have AppleCare One coverage to take advantage of these plans. AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss includes coverage for up to two incidents of theft or loss of the device in a one-year period. It also includes unlimited repairs for accidental damage. In the U.S., this plan starts at $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year for iPads, and at $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year for the Apple Watch. You can soon cover your Apple Watch with the AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss plan. | Image Credit - PhoneArena Previously, this super useful plan was only limited to the iPhone. iPad and Apple Watch users had only the regular AppleCare+ for repairs, which they could choose if they wanted extra protection for their new device. With this change, this would no longer be the case. Unfortunately, the AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is still not available for other Apple devices, including Macs, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, and even Apple Vision Pro. But luckily, if you prefer AppleCare One, theft and loss coverage applies to any devices that you add to that plan, and this includes the iPad and Apple Watch as well. I personally think that this is a great move by Apple. A lot of people take their iPads and Apple Watches everywhere, just like their phones. Accidents happen, and sometimes things get lost or stolen. It's nice to know there's now an option to protect those devices too – not just the iPhone. The prices seem fair, and it gives people peace of mind. Whether you go for AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss or bundle everything with AppleCare One, it's good to have more choices.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Apple's Newest Warranty Plan Might Finally Convince Me to Get AppleCare
Each time I buy a new Apple product, I'm faced with a moral and ethical dilemma: Do I, or do I not, buy AppleCare? Indeed, AppleCare adds an extra cost on top of an already expensive laptop or smartphone. However, it might save me money down the road should something happen to my device—whether I drop my iPhone and break the screen, or someone snatches it while I'm out and about. The problem with warranties like AppleCare, other than the price itself, is that they only apply to the single product you're buying it for. That makes sense—one product, one warranty. But with Apple, you're rarely buying one product. The ecosystem is designed to work best when you have more than one Apple device. Suddenly, you're not faced with the question of buying AppleCare for only your iPhone, but also your MacBook, your iPad, your Apple Watch. Maybe you bite the bullet, and empty your wallet to protect everything. Or, you pick and choose, prioritizing the priciest devices, while leaving the less expensive ones vulnerable. I often find myself in the latter category: I can't buy a Mac without AppleCare, but I do go without it for my iPhone, and pray I don't drop it. Apple's latest warranty plan, AppleCare One, however, might convince some like me to start covering more of their devices than usual. AppleCare One Apple announced the new warranty plan on Wednesday morning. Here's the gist: For $19.99 per month, you can choose to cover up to three Apple devices at once. If you have more than three devices, you can add additional coverage for $5.99 a pop. If you're familiar with AppleCare+, you won't be surprised by AppleCare One's coverage. With it, you get unlimited repairs for damage from drops and spills, 24/7 "priority" support from Apple, as well as coverage on battery issues. Like AppleCare+, iPhones are covered for theft and loss, but one big difference with AppleCare One is that this coverage also extends to iPad and Apple Watch. (Apple says these devices' AppleCare+ plans will increase in price as a result.) If you lose your Apple Watch on vacation, or your iPad is stolen out of your bag, this plan covers you. You can also add products you've owned for some time. Before, you needed to enroll your devices in AppleCare within 60 days of purchasing them. But now, you can add devices up to four years old to your AppleCare One plan. That makes it possible to add older products you've purchased secondhand, assuming they're in good enough condition to be enrolled. That's the thing: Apple doesn't have a specific rubric for you to follow in order to know whether your device is eligible for AppleCare One. If it powers on and is free of visible cracks or scratches, it seems there's a good chance it'll be approved, but it does need to be approved. You can do that from an Apple Store in-person, of course, but Apple has also built tools in both the Apple Store app, as well as your device's Settings app, to evaluate the condition of your device. That includes a diagnostic test, to make sure it's working properly, but you'll also need a separate device, like an iPhone, to take photos of your device to make sure it qualifies. If it doesn't, you can repair it first, then enroll it in AppleCare One. AppleCare One also doesn't have an expiration date. You can keep your devices enrolled as long as you want, and since it's a monthly plan, you can mix and match which devices are covered as you wish. Pricing $20 per month is not cheap, of course. That's the price of at least one, if not two subscriptions to streaming services. However, it's complicated situation. If you tend to cover all of your Apple devices, this is likely a win. If you have a 13-inch MacBook Air (typically $6.99 per month to cover), an iPhone 16e (typically $9.99 per month) and an Apple Watch Series 10 (typically $3.99 per month), you're saving a dollar with this new plan. If you have a more expensive MacBook, like a 16-inch Pro (typically $14.99) and an expensive iPhone, like a 16 Pro (typically $13.99 per month), you're saving quite a bit. Of course, if you only have two relatively inexpensive Apple devices—an iPhone 16e at $9.99, and a Mac mini at $3.49, this plan isn't enticing at all. You'll want to price out the difference in cost between covering your chosen devices individually with AppleCare+, or folding them in under AppleCare One. You can check out AppleCare plan pricing per device on Apple's site here. AppleCare One could be the move There are things I do genuinely like about this plan. One, it does make it simple to cover multiple Apple devices at once—$20 is not a terrible price to ensure that a Mac, iPhone, and iPad are all covered. But more than that, it might encourage us to use our devices longer. We're conditioned to upgrade our devices as soon as they break, and limited, exclusive warranties don't help that. By allowing you to add older devices without an expiration on the coverage, you can be rest assured that your existing iPhone, iPad, MacBook, or Apple Watch is going to be supported into the future. It's no longer a question of "use it 'til it breaks," but rather, "use it 'til it can't be fixed." That's pretty cool. AppleCare One will be available starting Thursday, July 24. Solve the daily Crossword
Mint
7 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Apple rolls out $20-a-month AppleCare One covering up to three devices: All you need to know
Apple Inc. has rolled out a new subscription-based product insurance plan, AppleCare One, allowing users to cover up to three devices under a single policy. The scheme, priced at $20 per month, launches in the United States on Thursday and is designed to offer broader coverage while streamlining Apple's existing Care services. AppleCare One includes services such as battery replacements, around-the-clock customer support, and protection against accidental damage, including drops and spills. An additional $6 per month will be charged for every device added beyond the initial three. You may be interested in Users can enrol in the plan via their iPhone, iPad, Mac or by visiting a physical Apple store. The programme encompasses all hardware currently supported under AppleCare — such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Vision Pro headsets, displays, headphones, Apple TV devices, and HomePods — regardless of model or configuration. In a notable addition, AppleCare One also offers theft and loss protection, covering devices like iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. This was previously available only as an optional extra under the standard AppleCare plan. The rollout highlights Apple's continued focus on growing its services division, which includes platforms like iCloud, Apple Music, and the App Store. The division is reportedly on course to surpass $100 billion in revenue this year, positioning it as the company's second-largest revenue stream after iPhone sales. Consumers will be able to select the AppleCare One option when purchasing new devices online or in-store. Existing devices, up to four years old, can also be added to the plan, though users must consent to a diagnostic check to ensure hardware functionality. In some cases, Apple may request images of the device's front screen to assess physical condition. The new plan will coexist with the current AppleCare structure, offering customers flexibility in how they choose to insure their devices. The bundled approach may particularly appeal to users with multiple Apple products who previously found individual plans costly or inconvenient.
