It doesn't make sense to buy AppleCare+ in a lump sum if you change every year.
if you buy the monthly and keep paying, then yes.So AppleCare+ is now good for life? they have no period listed in any of their documentation or marketing or website... so sounds like the phone is covered for life.
Sweet! I would not buy a new phone or almost any Apple product without Applecare+ now. I have only damaged 3 Apple products in the last 20 years, but if I had Applecare it would of cost me less to repair and been easier and quicker to resolve. Its a no brainer for me. 👍
AppleCare+ for the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini models is priced at $149 in the U.S. for two years of coverage, or $7.99 per month for ongoing subscription coverage.
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The AppleCare+ plan for the new iPhones provides coverage for two incidents of accidental damage every 12 months, provided the deductible is paid out.
AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is also available for $219 for two years of coverage or $11.49 per month for ongoing subscription coverage. Theft and Loss AppleCare+ provides the same benefits, but with added coverage for two incidents of theft or loss every 12 months.
AppleCare+ for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max is priced at $199 for two years of coverage, or it can be purchased for $9.99 per month. Theft and Loss coverage is priced at $269 or $13.49 per month.
With AppleCare+, customers must pay a deductible of $29 for screen damage, $99 for other accidental damage, and $149 for theft or loss.
Article Link: AppleCare+ for iPhone 12 and 12 Mini Priced at $149, AppleCare+ for Pro Models Priced at $199
And the insurance company just increase the premium each for each subsequent year till they’ve got their money back (plus a little extra). It’s literally the worst way to insure a gadget 😬Never bought Applecare for any of my Apple products and I don't intend to start now.
In the UK we can claim off our home insurance for stuff assuming we set a low excess, mine is £50 and I have accidental damage for contents in my house both indoors and outside.
To be fair, I would only claim if my iPhone were still within the first year or for our Macbooks as it would not be worth it otherwise.
And if they do you can move to another company...And the insurance company just increase the premium each for each subsequent year till they’ve got their money back (plus a little extra). It’s literally the worst way to insure a gadget![]()
Normally, I agree. However, there are people who are prone to having accidents and need the extra protection of AC+.It doesn't make sense to buy AppleCare+ in a lump sum if you change every year.
Actually it makes total sense. If you're paying monthly at 0% interest you pay the same amount no matter which phone you have, so you may as well have the newest available. Finance people would tell you it makes no sense not to do this.