Apple Hikes AppleCare+ Price for iPhones in US

Apple Hikes AppleCare+ Prices for iPhones in the US

In a recent tech news update, Apple has increased the monthly price of its AppleCare+ subscription for all iPhone models in the US. This price hike affects both the standard AppleCare+ plan and the Theft and Loss plan. The price change applies only to iPhones. Other Apple devices, like iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, are not affected by this increase.

What’s the Price Difference?

For the basic iPhone 16, the monthly cost of the AppleCare+ Standard plan has gone up by 50 cents, from $7.99 (roughly Rs. 696) to $8.49 (roughly Rs. 740). The iPhone 16 Pro models see a similar increase, with the plan now costing $10.49 (roughly Rs. 914) per month, up from $9.99 (roughly Rs. 870).

AppleCare+ Benefits

[[AppleCare+]] extends the hardware repair coverage for your iPhone from one year to two years. It also includes accidental damage protection and 90 days of free technical support.

Other Costs Remain the Same

This price change only affects the subscription cost. Other fees, like the service fee or deductibles for screen or back glass damage, remain the same, starting at $29 (roughly Rs. 2,613).

Shifting Towards Subscriptions

This latest business news aligns with Apple’s move towards subscription-based services. There are rumors that Apple might phase out the two and three-year AppleCare+ plans. Instead, they might offer only monthly and yearly subscriptions.

Changes in Purchasing AppleCare+

A recent market analysis report suggested that Apple might stop offering upfront AppleCare+ purchases at its retail stores. Currently, you can buy AppleCare+ with a new device or within a limited time after purchase. This might change soon. You might have to subscribe to a monthly or yearly plan. It has also been speculated that sometime in the future buying a subscription through your device itself might no longer be an option.

Buying Longer Plans

If these changes happen, getting a longer AppleCare+ plan might only be possible when buying a device from the Apple online store, and only at the time of purchase.

This latest update is important for all iPhone users in the US. Stay tuned for more tech updates and analysis.

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