Yes, but the included 1 year warranty only covers hardware defects. Not accidental damage. So if you drop your phone and shatter it on day 363 then you’d have to pay to get it fixed before being able to buy the AppleCare+ coverage on day 364.
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Apple's Extended One-Year AppleCare+ Option Available for All Devices, Works With Subscriptions
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Interesting to think about holding off on buying AppleCare+ until just before the one year base warranty is up, if you indeed to get 2 years from the point you add the coverage. For those of us that generally don't drop, throw, drown or otherwise destroy our devices AND keep them for more than 2 years, it would be a good way of getting an additional year of coverage.
I have to think, especially with Apple making it easier to buy into coverage now, that it's a cash cow for them. Especially for iPhones, where typical damage has generally been cracked screens, which consumers still have to pay for (that likely covers the cost of materials and labor). And there are likely a lot of people who buy the coverage, then upgrade the next year, and don't use any of the benefit of the warranty, so that money is all profit (plus interest).
No wonder Apple continues to grow their valuation.
I have to think, especially with Apple making it easier to buy into coverage now, that it's a cash cow for them. Especially for iPhones, where typical damage has generally been cracked screens, which consumers still have to pay for (that likely covers the cost of materials and labor). And there are likely a lot of people who buy the coverage, then upgrade the next year, and don't use any of the benefit of the warranty, so that money is all profit (plus interest).
No wonder Apple continues to grow their valuation.
Is AppleCare + three years or two years in total for iMac or iPhone if bought at time of purchase ?
I'm curious how this will work too. AppleCare+ for iPhones (at least in Canada) previously covered 2 years from the purchase date of the device for a single upfront cost. If this is for 2 years from the date of purchase of AppleCare for the same cost than it's worth it (or 1 year for half the cost), but if it's the same cost but still only covers to the 2 year mark from the purchase of the device then I'm not interested...
Hey Captain Obvious, everyone knows the deal on extended warranties.
Oh and if you hadn't told us we wouldn't know about credit card warranties either. Wow.
Now tell us how an Applecare warranty does many things credit cards warranties don't.
Oh wait, we already know that too.
I just applied for AC+ last week for my AirPods Pro. The rep told me that they extended the enrollment time due to COVID. I wonder if this varies by rep, because I was technically 67-days past the original purchase date. Anyway, I'm glad because I'm gonna have to keep replacing these pieces of junk due to the "rattlegate" thing that seems to be happening for a lot of people.
The monthly subscription continues until it is cancelled.
That appears to be the case.
Extend your AppleCare+ cover – Apple Support (UK)
If your AppleCare+ plan has expired recently, you may be able to continue coverage.
Has anyone been able to add this to their iPhones purchased in the last year in Canada? I'm getting conflicting messages from AppleCare+ support, some are saying they don't see this change and some are confirming it. Also wanted to know if you can do the monthly plan from the start, or only after buying the AppleCare+ in full and after 24 months? Thinking of adding this before the warranty expires in late September, as iPhone 12 is looking less appealing by recent leaks
Extend your AppleCare+ cover – Apple Support (UK)
If your AppleCare+ plan has expired recently, you may be able to continue coverage.
Oooh yeah! Sweet Apple deals getting sweeter (like a macintosh Apple)!
Wait there’s a “AppleCare+ Theft and Loss plan for the iPhone”?!?? This must be only offered in the USA right? Would love this direct from Apple.
Wait there’s a “AppleCare+ Theft and Loss plan for the iPhone”?!?? This must be only offered in the USA right? Would love this direct from Apple.
"AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is available only for iPhone and only in the United States and Japan. See the AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss Coverage Documents for additional terms and restrictions. For customers in New York state, if you pay monthly for AppleCare+ with Theft & Loss coverage, your plan is a 24-month installment plan, which may renew upon prior notice to you."
Extend your AppleCare+ coverage - Apple Support
If your AppleCare+ plan expired recently, you might be able to continue coverage.
how about AirPods? can I buy AppleCare on day 350 and somehow divide the $29 by month starting that day? we all know AirPods are crap after 1.5 years of daily use.
Not clear about timeframe to activate. Does not look like the $29 can be broken into monthly payments.
AppleCare Products - Headphones
Learn how to set up and use your headphones. Call or chat with Apple experts for questions on using your AirPods or Beats product.
www.apple.com
It seems like it is not from the purchase of the device which is great. I had a battery replaced in the past and the warranty ended when apple care ended, I thought it would be at least 1 year after installation. I had my device for two years and never needed to use my accidental coverage, so next time I might use my AMEX to get an extra year of warranty.
No, I can't name a better one. AFAIK, Citi is the best by offering an additional two years. So, for something like a MacBook Pro, you're essentially getting AppleCare's coverage for free. Though, as you point out, they don't offer accident/theft coverage beyond 90 days. But on items other than iPhones, I don't think AppleCare does either.
You reminded me that Costco extends the warranty to a second year and if you use the Citi Costco Card you get an addition 2 years of warranty. Which means you get 3 years of extended warranty. If you also get AppleCare you can get a total of 5 years extended warranty for the price of the AppleCare. Unfortunately, Costco only sells base configs on the Mac computers.
Plus with Costco you will get back 2% with the executive membership and another 2% back using the Costco Citi card. Nice “little” perk though.
Concierge Two Plus Two Warranty | Costco
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Citi warranty does cover damage within 120 days of purchase. However, there is a clause that states:
AppleCare does cover accidental damage on computers:
AppleCare Products - Mac
Learn how to set up and use your Mac computer. Get direct access to Apple experts for questions on using MacOS and iCloud, and connecting to printers.
www.apple.com
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Ridiculous they are giving you a whole year to put AC on it? If you say so.
Besides that, I think they can remote diagnostic your machine to see if it is coverable.
And you know what is not mentioned?
Apple Retail Genius now have an higher percentage of their KPI to push for AppleCare sold.
It would have been a great move for consumers if it wasn't for that. Now they are simply pushing for their Services revenue.
Apple Retail Genius now have an higher percentage of their KPI to push for AppleCare sold.
It would have been a great move for consumers if it wasn't for that. Now they are simply pushing for their Services revenue.
Many iPhones are now sold by phone companies on a three year plan. And in the EU and the UK, the seller must guarantee that the device lasts for a "reasonable" amount of time, where "reasonable" is not defined by law, but usually meant "two years". Now if I buy a phone on a contract, then anyone will agree that it is only "reasonable" that it works throughout the contract. That will be fun to watch when people on three year contracts ask for free repairs after 2.5 years.
I'd say 1. Don't drop your phone. 2. If you had any problems in the first year that were fixed under warranty, then your phone is more likely to not be in perfect condition, so then you buy AppleCare. 3. If you had no problems in the first year whatsoever, then your phone is more likely to be just fine, so you don't buy AppleCare.
For many UK customers, Theft and Loss may be covered by their home content insurance. You may have to tell your insurance company about which phones you are owning.
