AppleCare+ With Theft and Loss Coverage Expanding Beyond iPhones

[MacRumors]

There is another change coming to AppleCare+ beyond the all-new AppleCare One bundle plan.

As noted by 9to5Mac's Zac Hall, AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss plans will be available for the iPad and Apple Watch starting this Thursday, July 24. These plans are available individually, with no AppleCare One coverage required.

As the name of the plan implies, AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss includes coverage for up to two incidents of theft or loss in a one-year period, in addition to unlimited repairs for accidental damage. In the U.S., the plan starts at $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year for the iPad, and at $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year for the Apple Watch.

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss was previously limited to the iPhone, with only regular AppleCare+ for repairs offered for the iPad and Apple Watch until now.

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is still not available for other devices, such as the Mac, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro.

If you do prefer AppleCare One, theft and loss coverage does apply to any devices that you add to that plan, including the iPad and Apple Watch.

More details are available on the AppleCare website.

Article Link: AppleCare+ With Theft and Loss Coverage Expanding Beyond iPhones

 

[Sydnxt]

This is HUGE! I've almost lost my Apple Watch skiing before.

 

[BSben]

Is that US only? I can’t find a reference on the UK website.

 

[JapanApple]

Is that US only? I can’t find a reference on the UK website.

Don't you already have 3-year coverage when you buy the new device(s) that you in UK,　Along with EU for 3 years when you buy new?

 

[Sydnxt]

Don't you already have 3-year coverage when you buy the new device(s) that you in UK,　Along with EU for 3 years when you buy new?

We do, but the main reason we buy AppleCare+ is for heavily discounted repairs.

 

[spartan1967]

Compare Apple coverage with what you would pay & get scheduling the device under a Personal Articles policy, except the iPhone which insurance companies typically don’t cover.

 

[dustin_]

are these new additions replacing the old plans? i don’t see any mention of apple care plus for ipad without theft and loss (previously $3.99 per mo) on this site: https://www.apple.com/applecare/ . while the addition of theft and loss is welcome, this is a rate raise.

 

[Shirasaki]

Is that US only? I can’t find a reference on the UK website.

I hope not. Ideally this should be a global roll out at a later date.

 

[Shirasaki]

What I want to know is whether it is possible to add theft and loss to existing AppleCare subscriptions. My guess is no. I use my iPad outside fairly regularly so a theft and loss coverage is welcome.

 

[MrRom92]

This will be perfect for when they finally implement the rumored new magnetic strap connector as that will only result in many new watches getting snatched. Good luck out there

 

[leebroath]

ok delete

 

[Whenappletvtheft?]

When will the apple care theft protection for Apple TV will be released? Would pay up to 5$ per month.

 

[iMac The Knife]

This is HUGE! I've almost lost my Apple Watch skiing before.

I almost lost my Apple Watch going to space once. That was a close call!!!

 

[Whenappletvtheft?]

Ok....

I see Tim read my Email sent 20th Sep 2024... he even went with my suggested cost for 3 products...


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no, Siri read the email and set up a timer to two minutes.

 

[leebroath]

Yes yes I was supposed to post it in the other thread

 

[Laggy]

Like always, US only exclusive. Why?

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

When will the apple care theft protection for Apple TV will be released? Would pay up to 5$ per month.

Money wasted for me. I've got 6 of them and NEVER had a warranty issue or failure out of warranty.

 

[treyjustice]

seems nice, can i add a m1 mbp ? I have it on 2 iphones and 2 apple watches at moment.

 

[tgwaste]

theft and loss should be the standard.
(it is btw for iphone 16E)

 

[SSD-GUY]

Is this coming to the UK? I can’t find any reference to it online

 

[Warped9]

What I want to know is whether it is possible to add theft and loss to existing AppleCare subscriptions. My guess is no. I use my iPad outside fairly regularly so a theft and loss coverage is welcome.

If I recall correctly last time Apple made changes to AppleCare+ it was retroactive to existing active plans.

 

[Lioness~]

US might need it more - Among the highest crime rate in the world.

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Personally I have signed up for Apple Care+ only with new Mac's, and only for the convenience.
The only time I had help of it was when Apple’s delivery went somewhere else with my ASD.
So I called Apple and they found the lost driver and corrected him to the right place 😂

I demanded to get connected higher level from start to a woman, high enough in their food-chain I talked to, fixed the problem fast.
Doubt that would’ve happened without AC+
Never ever have I myself caused any damage to any of my Apple-devices.

I like to have AC+ in the beginning after the more expensive purchase - it feels good with a new expensive products..
Phones and iPad’s, absolutely no AC+

So my general experience now re AC+ subscription today is: NO
My own home-insurance will cover most things. - and Apple devices are only worth something in the beginning. They loose value pretty quickly.

 

[newyorksole]

not worried about losing my Watch or having it stolen. more concerned with the iPhone.

good to have the option though.

 

[Rafagon]

As the name of the plan implies, AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss includes coverage for up to two incidents of theft or loss in a one-year period, in addition to unlimited repairs for accidental damage. In the U.S., the plan starts at $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year for the iPad, and at $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year for the Apple Watch.



More details are available on the AppleCare website.

Article Link: AppleCare+ With Theft and Loss Coverage Expanding Beyond iPhones

What's the price for the iPhone? Wouldn't mind a reminder since we're on the topic.

 

[BigMcGuire]

I have AppleCare+ on every product I can get it on. Going to be interesting how this gets integrated.

My iPhone is about to lose AppleCare+ as it's almost 2 years old - so I wouldn't mind hopping on this for that alone.