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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Whenappletvtheft? Avatar
6 weeks 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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Shirasaki Avatar
6 weeks 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.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iMac The Knife Avatar
6 weeks 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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Sydnxt Avatar
6 weeks ago
This is HUGE! I've almost lost my Apple Watch skiing before.
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CarlJ Avatar
6 weeks 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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dandrewk Avatar
6 weeks 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.
Any current AppleCare subscriptions will cancel when you upgrade to Apple Care One, with remaining coverage refunded.. From Apple's FAQ on the Apple Care website:

"You can start an AppleCare+ or AppleCare One plan when buying a new product with Apple in person, online, or through the Apple Store app. For 60 days after a new Apple purchase, you can get a new plan through the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can also upgrade to an AppleCare One plan if you have an active AppleCare+ plan. When you switch plans, we’ll automatically cancel your current one and refund any amount owed."
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