AppleCare+ becomes subscription-only, prepaid models are no more

05 February 2025
Some retail partners are no longer offering the two-year plan.

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  • 07 Feb 2025

just don't pay for it. take care while using the phone with case & screen protector.

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    • PTd
    • 06 Feb 2025

    I remembered when i bought a 16 Pro in Australia, the staff was like "your iphone purcahse also came with a complementary 7 days AppleCare+" i was like are u fudging serious? Paid thousands of dollar for the phone and u get a "free" 7days AppleCare6+ as like u gonna break the phone in 7 days

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      • Anonymous
      • vaS
      • 05 Feb 2025

      DeepIn2U, 05 Feb 2025It's was an entire country not a brand at all mr orang... moreChina did the same thing even if they took a bit longer. Problem with Japan is they're acting like a US state and have to ask permission from the likes of Yellen before doing anything to fix an economic issue.

      Also, first one doesn't have bases in its soil while the other one had Okinawa permanently occupied.

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        • David
        • 0Fp
        • 05 Feb 2025

        Must be the only tech company that not only overcharge for extended warranty but also have the cheek to charge an excess fee when you claim!

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          • Anonymous
          • vxx
          • 05 Feb 2025

          BJR, 05 Feb 2025Apple must be paying ya'll good money to shill, becaus... moreApple care has always been a scam.

            Anonymous, 05 Feb 2025Now if only Orange Man didn't meddle with one of those... moreIt's was an entire country not a brand at all mr orange raised tariffs against.

            The fact the land of the rising sun responded in 1mins is most impressive and damn near scary!! They were prepared in advance!!!

              Anonymous, 05 Feb 2025Imagine thinking they wouldn't be the same if they cou... moreIve got great value and ssvings for years across multiple devices with Ac+ more than i ever have woth other brands!

              Do not get me started with my Samsung Buds2 Pro issue woth Samsung Canada which is being reported to consumer bureau.


              Management seen the proof according to their rules and they allowed for repairs ONLY to go back on theie word after receiving the product which they didnt even open to look at and returned it denying proper warranty!

                Anonymous, 05 Feb 2025This is to be expected and hardly big news tbh.Kinda is:

                This means selling a monthly AC+ device no longer has higher value cause you cannot change the payment type or person else its auto cancelled.

                But you get continued support beyond the 2yr 1x payment plan. Id rather this to be honest.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • YUU
                  • 05 Feb 2025

                  When stupid phone becoming like car which needs car insurance and you have to pay expensive "insurance" that may or not happen (accident or whatever you called it) 🙄
                  Basically, you paid for empty can of air 🤦🏻‍♂️

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                    • Anonymous
                    • nGV
                    • 05 Feb 2025

                    BJR, 05 Feb 2025Apple must be paying ya'll good money to shill, becaus... moreYou need to re-read the article. They aren't shilling this at all. Quite the opposite.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • y26
                      • 05 Feb 2025

                      BJR, 05 Feb 2025Apple must be paying ya'll good money to shill, becaus... moreThey've always been shills; they're just getting more shameless about it lol...

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                        • BJR
                        • c{F
                        • 05 Feb 2025

                        Apple must be paying ya'll good money to shill, because this is not a better deal in the long run. Its better for Apple, as they get more money.

                          Anonymous, 05 Feb 2025Except those Chinese brands have a lineup/segment that is t... moreExactly its a good and a bad thing

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                            • Anonymous
                            • vaS
                            • 05 Feb 2025

                            Anonymous, 05 Feb 2025Imagine thinking they wouldn't be the same if they cou... moreExcept those Chinese brands have a lineup/segment that is the product of "democratization of luxury." Like how flagship features trickled down to midrangers/budget segments. Without them, we'd still be on 25W fast charging lol.

                            Ps, did you know their home country is mass producing fish that will make caviar a common folks food instead of the west's luxury food?

                              Handling-associated defects are NOT covered by this care plan, and as we all know, hardware defects NOT related to handling do only rarely occur in the first few couple of years of the life of a smarthone.
                              So, you would have to pay a few hundreds of Dollars until you can expect that defects occur that may or may not be covered by this warranty.
                              Apparently, this is a service that is not meant to be used but just to make people buy a new iPhone after a few years.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • nGV
                                • 05 Feb 2025

                                All about camera, 05 Feb 2025Things like these make me respect realme, iqoo and huawei e... moreImagine thinking they wouldn't be the same if they could get away with it. All these companies have their fingers on the scales. They want to bleed as much money out of the consumer as possible. Apple and Samsung get away with it because of their monopoly.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • vaS
                                  • 05 Feb 2025

                                  All about camera, 05 Feb 2025Things like these make me respect realme, iqoo and huawei e... moreNow if only Orange Man didn't meddle with one of those brands.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • CbI
                                    • 05 Feb 2025

                                    Appalling care.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • nGV
                                      • 05 Feb 2025

                                      This is to be expected and hardly big news tbh.

                                        Things like these make me respect realme, iqoo and huawei even more