Apple Launches $20-a-Month AppleCare One Plan Covering Up to Three Devices
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Apple announces AppleCare One with multi-device coverage for a flat fee
Apple has announced a new AppleCare One plan that for $19.99 a month will let users cover up to three devices. Until now, each Apple device you covered needed a separate plan, which can get pricey. The new plan also includes theft and loss coverage for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Any product that was recently purchased or already covered by AppleCare+ is eligible.
Until now, each Apple device you covered needed a separate plan, which can get pricey. Depending on which devices are being covered, that can cost as much as $40 a month. But starting tomorrow, covering multiple items will get a lot cheaper. Apple has announced a new AppleCare One plan that for $19.99 a month will let users cover up to three devices with “unlimited repairs for accidents like drops and spills, 24/7 priority support from Apple experts, quick and convenient Apple-certified service, and battery coverage.” The new AppleCare One plan also includes theft and loss coverage for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Any product that was recently purchased or already covered by AppleCare+ is eligible for AppleCare One, including Vision Pro. Additionally, users can add devices up to four years old (excluding AirPods), provided they’re in good condition. To ensure the latter condition is met, Apple may require a diagnostic check and/or inspection at an Apple Store.
AppleCare+ provides repairs for up to two incidents of theft or loss coverage and unlimited repairs every 12 months for a deductible (on iPhones, for example, screen or back glass damage is $29; other accidental damage is $99; and theft/loss is $149). After three devices are covered, you can add additional devices for $5.99 a month. You can still purchase individual plans as well, which now include theft/loss coverage for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Those plans start at $2.99 (Apple Watch), $4.99 (iPad), and $9.99 (iPhone).
AppleCare One lets you protect three devices under one subscription
Apple has introduced a new tier of its AppleCare insurance policy called AppleCare One. This allows you to cover up to three of your Apple products under a single plan for $20 per month. If you want to add extra devices beyond that, you can do so for an additional $6 per month, per product. You can also insure your Apple Watch , Vision Pro headset, AirPods, Apple TV and HomePod either individually, or as part of your new plan. The $20 monthly price is fixed regardless of which products you include, meaning the amount you actually save will depend on what they would cost to insure individually.
Apple first introduced AppleCare+ in 2011 as a means of insuring your iPhone against accidental damage, and has since expanded the plan to its entire product line, adding coverage for theft and loss. Currently, AppleCare+ costs from $10 per month to insure an individual iPhone, with subscription prices starting at $3.49 per month for a Mac , and $5 for an iPad , depending on the model you own. You can also insure your Apple Watch , Vision Pro headset, AirPods, Apple TV and HomePod either individually, or as part of your new AppleCare One plan.
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AppleCare One features all the same benefits as AppleCare+, including unlimited repairs for accidents such as drops and spills, round-the-clock support from Apple experts, servicing and battery coverage. The theft and loss protection that was previously exclusive to iPhone plans now also covers iPad and Apple Watch if they’re included in your AppleCare One plan. You can make up to three claims a year for theft or loss of an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.
The $20 monthly price is fixed regardless of which products you include (as is the $6 you pay to add an additional device), meaning the amount you actually save will depend on what they would cost to insure individually, so it’s worth looking into that before you take out the new plan. Apple says that people who cover their iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch could save as much as $11 per month on AppleCare One compared to what they’d pay if each device was insured under AppleCare+.
Also new with AppleCare One is the ability to add devices you already own to a protection plan. Previously you’d have to decide within 60 days of purchasing an Apple device. Apple says that providing they’re under four years old, are in good condition when added and are in your Apple account, they can be covered under AppleCare One. You may need to run a diagnostic check either on the device itself or at an Apple Store to get it approved.
AppleCare One also simplifies the trade-in process. If you trade in a product covered by your plan directly to Apple, it is automatically taken out and replaced by the new device. Unlike AppleCare+, though, there doesn’t appear to be a way to pay annually for your plan. Instead, it rolls monthly for as long as you need it, and Apple will let you move products in and out of coverage whenever you want.
AppleCare One launches tomorrow in the US, and can be activated either on your iPhone, Mac or iPad, or in an Apple Store.
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AppleCare One can cover devices up to four years after purchase
AppleCare One can provide coverage on devices up to four years old, or headphones less than one year old. The only catch is that devices will need to undergo a diagnostic check or be reviewed by a tech in an Apple Store. AppleCare One launches on July 24 at $19.99 per month for three devices. Add more devices at any time for an additional $5.99 a month. Apple likely hopes to capture the market of people not paying for AppleCare at all due to its price by giving them such a good deal.
Apple’s device protection plans previously had to be applied within 60 days, but AppleCare One blows past this window with coverage on devices up to four years old after a diagnostic.
We’ve all been in the checkout with our new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or even AirPods with that toggle glaring at us from the corner — add AppleCare for more cash. Then, after checkout, the Settings app reminds you of how many days are left in the 60-day window to get proper coverage.
Those days are finally behind us with AppleCare One, which can provide coverage on devices up to four years old, or headphones less than one year old. The only catch is that devices will need to undergo a diagnostic check or be reviewed by a tech in an Apple Store.
This expansion of coverage options, the aggressive pricing, and the variety of devices are all an obvious attempt to increase services revenue through sheer volume. Apple likely hopes to capture the market of people not paying for AppleCare at all due to its price by giving them such a good deal, it can’t be ignored so easily.
The four-year device age is a very important addition, since it means nearly every active Apple user in the US will be able to apply for the new AppleCare One plan. Apple isn’t specific about the requirements other than the devices needing to be in good condition.
A diagnostic can be performed via an iPhone or iPad. Apple specifies that in some cases, devices will have to be taken into an Apple Store prior to being added to the plan.
It isn’t clear if this extends to Apple’s authorized service providers like Best Buy. While Apple has a lot of stores around the United States, most users will be hours away from their nearest location.
So, if you’re still hanging onto an M1 iMac, an iPhone 13, or iPad mini 6, now is your chance to get AppleCare coverage. Any device that is upgraded will automatically be removed and replaced from the AppleCare One plan, and since the plan is monthly, users can adjust device coverage at will.
AppleCare One launches on July 24 at $19.99 per month for three devices. Add more devices at any time for an additional $5.99 per month.
Apple’s new subscription can protect all your devices, but here’s how much it will cost you
Apple just launched AppleCare One. It’s billed as a smarter, more scalable way to protect your devices. And you can finally add devices you already own – even if you’ve had them for a few years. But how much exactly will it cost? This new Apple subscription lets you cover up to three devices for a flat monthly fee of $20. That seems quite steep at first, but AppleCare for an iPhone 16 goes for around $10/£10 per month.
Apple just launched AppleCare One. It’s billed as a smarter, more scalable way to protect your devices. And you can finally add devices you already own – even if you’ve had them for a few years. But how much exactly will it cost?
This new Apple subscription lets you cover up to three devices for a flat monthly fee of $20, regardless of what those devices are. That seems quite steep at first, but AppleCare for an iPhone 16 goes for around $10/£10 per month. You can add more devices for a few dollars each, including ones you already own – even if you bought them years ago. I’ve got older iPads still kicking around, so it’s nice to see a plan that doesn’t penalise you for holding onto your gear.
The benefits are more than just cost savings. There’s accidental damage cover, battery replacements, and now, even theft and loss protection for iPads and Apple Watches, not just iPhones. If you’re the sort of person who upgrades often, AppleCare One automatically removes old devices from your plan when you trade them in through Apple, which removes another layer of admin.
AppleCare One solves the problem of having multiple devices with inconsistent coverage and renewal dates. One subscription, one place to manage everything, and real support when things go wrong.
AppleCare One is available from 24 July and costs $19.99. It’s only available in the US so far, and each additional device is $5.99. You can sign-up via your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or in any Apple Store.