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The "coverage" is mostly a farce anyhow, especially if you have options via a CC or other alternative
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AppleCare+ Policy Change Coming to Apple Stores
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The "coverage" is mostly a farce anyhow, especially if you have options via a CC or other alternative
If you still have the device, wouldn't you still need AppleCare, if you need it at all? Once you don't have the device, the subscription cancels then.
I’ve noticed that it can be a bit tricky to unsubscribe from these services. You’ll need to call them and get a code, which can be a bit of a hassle. On the other hand, signing out of iCloud Find My is automatic, unlike unsubscribing from these services. I’ve even received two checks from Apple when I didn’t have my phone to use Apple Care.
Good old Gurman, finding supposed profit angles for a change that's more likely due to one of two things:
Starting next week, Apple's retail stores will no longer offer AppleCare+ plans as a one-time purchase, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Instead, he said the stores will only offer AppleCare+ as a subscription. For example, AppleCare+ for the iPhone 16 Pro Max costs $9.99 per month, or $199 upfront for two years. The latter option would no longer be available at Apple's stores.
Fortunately, Gurman said AppleCare+ will remain available as a one-time purchase on Apple's online store, at least for now.
It is unclear if this policy change is limited to the U.S. or will apply worldwide.
Apple likely profits more by offering AppleCare+ as a monthly or annual subscription, which helps to boost the company's services revenue.
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* Customer who changes devices every year ends up not using all of their subscription.
* Customer who keeps their phones past two years doesn't realize they need to take special action to renew, and is unpleasantly surprised to discover it's lapsed.
Also, more iPhone customers these days may be opting for the Apple Upgrade plan, which includes AppleCare+, hedging against the possibility that a significantly better phone might be available before they've paid off their phone. The Upgrade plan forgives any remaining balance on a trade-in, making upgrades very cost effective.
AppleCare+ subscription model makes more sense. Why pay for a 2-year AppleCare+ when you can go month to month until you decide to swap your device after a year?
But if you have multiple devices and want to get rid of AppleCare+ altogether, I'd suggest you open a savings account and put that AppleCare+ money in it, in case you need to repair/replace a device.
This will be your own insurance company.
But if you have multiple devices and want to get rid of AppleCare+ altogether, I'd suggest you open a savings account and put that AppleCare+ money in it, in case you need to repair/replace a device.
This will be your own insurance company.
Fine. Make it the same price as the longer subscription then. Changing it to monthly and taking away the cheaper longer subscription is what’s sus here.
I don’t know about the U.S. but I can get unexpired 2 year AppleCare refunded upon cancellation.
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Would like to have all the options. So it is disappointing to hear about the one time option being removed from physical stores. Seems like Apple will completely shift it to a subscription service soon as it will give Apple a continuous stream of cash flow.
Does that means apple care is no longer transferable? That would be a big blow.
I really don’t know if you are expecting to die any soon, but if that’s the case (and I’d be sorry about that), just inform your wife about your subscriptions.
To be honest you should do that even if you are in very good health anyway. being informed doesn’t mean she have to manage those subscriptions right now, while you still can.
I cancelled the Apple Care subscription for my MBA 2024. Was good to sign for the 1st year.
My AppleCare for MacStudio and ASD is going out soon.
Don’t regret it, it feels good to have when buying new Apple expensive stuff.
My MBA is too heavy to bring with me out, comparing to the modells Ive did. My earlier 2018 was going with me on most trips. So I’m fine without AppleCare with this one, as it doesn’t.
Don’t regret the purchase of the 2024 MBA - it's still good to have.
Instead decided I won't buy an iPad upgrade soon instead, as I rather use the MBA instead of the iPad mini. The Mini is just a scroll device, and a backup to the phone away from home.
My AppleCare for MacStudio and ASD is going out soon.
Don’t regret it, it feels good to have when buying new Apple expensive stuff.
My MBA is too heavy to bring with me out, comparing to the modells Ive did. My earlier 2018 was going with me on most trips. So I’m fine without AppleCare with this one, as it doesn’t.
Don’t regret the purchase of the 2024 MBA - it's still good to have.
Instead decided I won't buy an iPad upgrade soon instead, as I rather use the MBA instead of the iPad mini. The Mini is just a scroll device, and a backup to the phone away from home.
Simply untrue it's super easy to cancel, AC+ appears in the App Store under 'Subscriptions' next to every other subscription you have, tap cancel and it's done.
Interesting. I don’t do Care. I will say Store staff push it hard it’s actually cringey, they guilt you when you don’t purchase it and mock your refusal to pay “$5 a month” or whatever it may be. Experienced this at few store pick ups over my last few purchases
That's actually a valid point. I didn't think about it that way. I remember telling family and friends to always get AppleCare and it was always that look of discontent. They ABSOLUTELY ****ing hated it. I would tell them "Genius Bar" stories and half the time they'd purchase but crying about it like a baby. I never understood that mindset. What's the big deal if you never use it? These are the same people that buy $10 ****** coffee and $30 salads for lunch. I can tell you that the first time you have to use AppleCare for a repair, it comes it clutch every single time.
taxes are also a form of subscription for living in society
