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Gulf Business
5 days ago
- Gulf Business
AppleCare One: Features, benefits, and what it means for consumers
Image credit: Apple/Website Apple on July 23 introduced AppleCare One, a new service plan designed to provide simple, flexible coverage for multiple Apple devices under a single subscription. For $19.99 per month, customers can protect up to three Apple products, with the option to add more devices at $5.99 per month each. The new plan builds on the features of AppleCare+ and expands protection across devices including iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. US customers can sign up for AppleCare One starting tomorrow through their iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or by visiting an Apple Store, Read- 'At Apple, we're focused on creating and delivering exceptional experiences,' said Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. 'Built on the trusted foundation of AppleCare+, AppleCare One extends that same reliability and makes it easier than ever to protect the products you love and depend on.' All-in-one coverage and support AppleCare One offers all the benefits of AppleCare+, including unlimited accidental damage repairs for incidents like drops and spills, 24/7 priority access to Apple experts, certified repairs, and battery service. Notably, theft and loss coverage, previously limited to iPhone, has been expanded to include iPad and Apple Watch. The plan's pricing structure remains the same regardless of which devices are enrolled. According to Apple, users could save up to $11 per month compared to purchasing separate AppleCare+ plans for each device. Add existing devices, up to four years old In a notable shift from Apple's previous policy, customers can now add eligible devices they already own, as long as they're in good working condition and up to four years old. This expands protection opportunities beyond the typical 60-day purchase window for AppleCare+. Flexible management for a growing collection AppleCare One also streamlines plan management. When a user trades in a covered product directly to Apple, the device is automatically removed from their plan and replaced with the new one. As a month-to-month subscription, customers can keep coverage going indefinitely and can adjust which devices are covered at any time. Apple says AppleCare One is ideal for users with multiple Apple devices who want comprehensive protection, convenience, and predictable monthly costs, all from a brand they trust.
Phone Arena
5 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.
The Verge
5 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
AppleCare One is a good deal, but not for everyone
Apple announced some big changes to its device protection plans this week with the introduction of AppleCare One. The new service lets you protect three devices for $19.99 per month. That means things like your Apple TV, AirPods Max, and iPad can be covered under one plan at a cost that doesn't fluctuate. And every device after that costs $5.99 per month to add. The company's goal is to convince customers that this new service is easier and a better value compared to enrolling each device in its own AppleCare Plus plan. In reality, how much you save depends entirely on the Apple devices you have. People who buy its latest and greatest products will yield significantly more savings compared to those who buy its most affordable products. It's a little confusing, so let's break it down. Apple claims that customers can save $11 each month by enrolling an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and an iPad in AppleCare One compared to paying for three individual AppleCare Plus plans for those devices. But that's not true across the board for all of its models. For example, the monthly cost for iPhone coverage with AppleCare Plus starts at $9.99 for the cheapest and oldest eligible models, whereas the iPad and Apple Watch start at $4.99 and $2.99 (both of which are up slightly compared to prices before this week, when the Theft and Loss benefit was tacked on for either protection plan), respectively, totaling $17.97. In this case, AppleCare One is a slightly worse deal than buying plans a la carte. Where the new service shines is if you own some of Apple's most expensive products, like the iPhone 16 Pro, the Apple Vision Pro, and a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the M4 chip. Paying for a monthly AppleCare Plus plan for each of those three would cost $47.47 altogether, according to a list of prices Apple PR manager Anna Mitchell shared with The Verge. AppleCare One, on the other hand, would still be $19.99 — for any mix of three products, Mitchell confirmed — which is obviously the better deal by a huge margin. For a more typical product buildout — like the base iPhone 16, AirPods Pro, and the latest 13-inch MacBook Air — the savings are far more modest. With AppleCare Plus, the iPhone costs $11.99 per month, the MacBook Air costs $6.99 per month, and you can pay $14.99 upfront for a year of coverage for the AirPods Pro (monthly coverage isn't an option, but this shakes out to $1.25 per month). AppleCare One would save you a quarter each month, thereabouts. Nothing to get excited about. What's important to keep in mind is, just like AppleCare Plus, AppleCare One only serves as the key to unlock cheaper repair and replacement prices. You still have to pay deductibles and fees for each and every repair, and those costs vary depending on the device, as well as the type of repair you need. How much you can expect to pay — which is in addition to your monthly AppleCare fee — is listed on Apple's website. Either warranty plan you opt for yields significant savings versus paying out of pocket without coverage. For example, accidental damage to my iPhone 13 would cost $600 without AppleCare versus $100 with it. The answer to 'Is AppleCare One a good deal?' isn't as simple as just having expensive, high-end gear. Apple hopes to lure those who don't upgrade their tech with every release cycle with AppleCare One. One of its biggest selling points is that you can enroll devices up to four years old that are in good condition (or up to one year old for headphones). This beats the 60-day cutoff for adding AppleCare Plus to new purchases, which is generous but easy to forget about if you don't enroll right away. In other words, if you missed the boat on enrolling your devices originally and want to reduce the upfront cost of repairs for eligible devices, AppleCare One seems like a great way to do that. Especially since there's no mandatory amount of time you need to be a member before you can reap the benefits of cheaper repairs. Apple has been going hard on its services in the past handful of years, and its efforts to get its customers further embedded in its walled garden seem to be paying off. Its most recent quarterly earnings showed that services earnings were at an all-time high, and AppleCare One might become an essential part of its plan moving forward. But whether it's an essential subscription for you depends on the devices you own. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Cameron Faulkner Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Analysis Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Apple Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech
Phone Arena
6 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Apple introduces AppleCare One, a new plan that simplifies protection across devices
Apple has launched AppleCare One, a new monthly plan designed to simplify device protection with multi-product coverage under a single subscription. Priced at $19.99 per month, the plan covers up to three Apple devices, with the option to add more for $5.99 per month per device. The new plan is available in the U.S. starting July 24, and users can enroll via iPhone, iPad, Mac, or at an Apple AppleCare+ plans that are tied to individual products, AppleCare One centralizes coverage for multiple devices, offering benefits such as unlimited accidental damage repairs, battery service, 24/7 support, and Apple-certified repairs. For the first time, theft and loss protection has been extended beyond the iPhone to include iPad and Apple Watch. Apple says this plan could save users up to $11 per month compared to separate AppleCare+ plans. The pricing remains the same no matter which devices are enrolled. This means users could include high-end models like an iPhone 16 Pro Max or an Apple Watch Ultra without paying extra. With AppleCare One, you can add already-owned eligible devices. | Image credit — Apple The standout change with AppleCare One is its ability to cover existing devices that are still in good condition. Customers can now enroll Apple products they already own, as long as they are under four years old. For headphones, the age limit is one year. Previously, AppleCare+ required users to sign up within 60 days of plan also adjusts automatically when devices are upgraded. If a user trades in a covered product through Apple, the new device replaces the old one in the plan. Customers can also swap products in or out of the plan whenever needed, which could benefit households with a mix of older and newer devices. AppleCare One is tied to the user's Apple ID, so family members with different accounts won't be able to share one plan. Theft and loss claims are also limited to three incidents per year across all devices, whereas individual AppleCare+ plans used to allow two claims per device. AppleCare One becomes available on July 24 in the U.S., with additional regions expected later. Signups can be completed on the Apple website or directly from supported Apple devices. I can see AppleCare One as a second-change benefit to Apple users who no longer have devices enrolled in an active AppleCare+ plan, or just never signed up for one in the first place. As people buy more Apple products, the ability to protect them all under one plan could make support more convenient and cost-effective. However, users with mainly lower-cost devices or accessories may find less value compared to standalone AppleCare+ options.
Android Authority
6 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Samsung and Google should learn a thing or two from Apple's new all-in-one device protection plan
TL;DR Apple has launched AppleCare One, a subscription plan that covers up to three Apple devices for $19.99/month. Users can add more devices to the plan for $5.99 per month for each extra device. Subscribers can add existing eligible devices (up to four years old!) to the plan, and the plan automatically transfers coverage with device trade-ins. Unlike one-device plans from rivals, like Samsung Care Plus or Google Preferred Care, AppleCare One simplifies multi-device management under one subscription for its most loyal userbase. It's a familiar scenario: the heart-stopping moment your expensive smartphone slips out of your hand or from your pocket. Even as phones become more resilient, they're still highly vulnerable to accidental damage, making smartphone protection plans a near necessity for many. Major players like phone makers, carriers, and retailers all offer ways to safeguard your device. But Apple is taking a significant leap forward with AppleCare One, a newly announced umbrella plan that covers multiple devices under one subscription. Love it or hate it, AppleCare One does set a new standard that Samsung and Google could well emulate for their own devices. AppleCare One simplifies protection plan management Apple has unveiled AppleCare One, an umbrella AppleCare plan that protects multiple Apple products. For $19.99 monthly, Apple users can protect up to three products within one plan. If you have more Apple devices, and chances are that you do if you are dipped in the Apple ecosystem, you can add more for $5.99 per month for each device. If you trade in a covered device directly to Apple, it is automatically removed from the AppleCare One plan and is replaced with the new device. AppleCare One includes all of the benefits of AppleCare Plus, including unlimited accident repairs and battery coverage. What's notable is that AppleCare One also expands theft and loss protection beyond the iPhone to cover the iPad and Apple Watch. Note that the fine print in the screenshot says that users will be allowed three claims under AppleCare One, with claim limits being reset every 12 months. Since AppleCare One has a singular pricing structure regardless of the product, customers can enroll their iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch to save $11 per month as opposed to enrolling each in separate AppleCare Plus plans. The cherry on top with AppleCare One is that customers can add products they already own that are up to four years old if they are in good condition (with the exception being headphones that must be less than a year old). Apple already provides a 60-day window post-purchase to add AppleCare Plus, but this window has been significantly expanded with AppleCare One, subject to diagnostic checks. Believe it or not, customers exploit this window to avoid otherwise expensive mistakes with their brand-new phones, so it remains to be seen whether Apple has added any new guardrails here. Note that users can add only the devices that are present in their Apple account, so this isn't a family plan. Samsung and Google need to bring in their own version of AppleCare One Robert Triggs / Android Authority Samsung and Google offer protection plans in the US through Samsung Care Plus and Google Preferred Care, respectively. However, these plans must be purchased per-product at the time of purchase. Both Samsung and Google have expansive ecosystems of products, and buying a protection plan for each device and keeping track of it is cumbersome. There's also the matter of device trade-ins, with benefits not passing onto the newly purchased product. Apple's AppleCare One solves all of this, and I feel Samsung and Google should come up with a similar umbrella plan to cover all the devices in their respective product ecosystems. If priced right, it can get more people to cover more of their devices, which is a good revenue stream. More importantly, it will simplify the experience for the company's most loyal fans, and this is the userbase you want to keep the happiest. Would you buy an AppleCare One-like plan for your Android ecosystem devices? 0 votes Yes, an umbrella protection plan sounds amazing for covering all my devices! NaN % No, I prefer individual protection plans, only for devices I need them on. NaN % No, I don't buy protection plans for any of my devices. NaN % Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
