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AppleCare+ With Theft and Loss Coverage Expanding Beyond iPhones

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

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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.

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10 months ago

Ok....

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



no, Siri read the email and set up a timer to two minutes.
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CarlJ Avatar
10 months ago

I almost lost my Apple Watch going to space once. That was a close call!!!
Space, eh? I nearly lost mine once beaming up to the Enterprise.
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iMac The Knife Avatar
10 months ago

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!!!
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Shirasaki Avatar
10 months ago
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.
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Sydnxt Avatar
10 months ago
This is HUGE! I've almost lost my Apple Watch skiing before.
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Itsedstech Avatar
10 months ago
Switched over this morning, saving $9 a month now. Nice
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