Adding extended AppleCare+ coverage to the $549 AirPods Max will set you back an extra $59.
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Analysts say Apple is in a good place to launch an all-in-one hardware and software subscription bundle
Recently, Apple launched a subscription software bundle called Apple One. Well, it's actually three bundle options, but they are all attached to subscription pricing for several Apple services.
Servicing HomePod mini without AppleCare+ is only $20 cheaper vs. buying a new one
If you don't have optional AppleCare+ extended warranty for the HomePod mini, Apple will charge you a fee of $79 per an out-of-warranty repair of the new $99 Siri-powered speaker — which is only $20 cheaper vs. buying a new one. Apple announced the new HomePod mini a month ago in an effort to widen the addressable market for its smart speakers. The full-size HomePod wasn't updated last month and continues to retail for $299.
Apple’s Services and Mac revenue reached new record highs
Today, Apple announced its results for the fourth fiscal quarter, and revealed yet another strong stretch of three months.
AppleCare+ now covers 2 incidents of accidental damage every 12 months
Up until today, AppleCare+ covered two incidents of accidental damage every 24 months with the extended warranty coverage. Now the service has been updated to offer even better coverage.
AppleCare+ 1-year signup window works with all Apple hardware and month-to-month payments
The extended AppleCare+ signup window will be available for all Apple devices and work with the monthly payment option. AppleCare+ is Apple's optional extended warranty with accidental damage coverage. It should not be confused with your free 1-year AppleCare warranty.
Apple is going to give some customers up to a year to buy AppleCare+ for their hardware
Typically, when you buy new Apple-branded hardware covered by AppleCare+, you only have 60 days to purchase the extra coverage. That is changing, though.
Apple’s Services division continues to rake in the money, sees double-digit growth in Q3 2020
Earlier today, Apple announced the quarterly earnings for its third fiscal quarter in 2020. The numbers are impressive despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and, yet again, Apple's Services division is a beacon.
AppleCare+ monthly payments rolling out in Canada, Australia and Japan
Apple fans in Canada, Australia and Japan now have the option to pay for extended ‌AppleCare‌+ warranty coverage for their iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch devices on a monthly basis, should they choose to do so, rather than pay upfront for the entire period with a discount.
AppleCare+ for the new iPhone SE costs $79
Apple unveiled the new iPhone SE earlier today, and with it, brought along its AppleCare+ coverage with a big change to pricing.
Apple’s Services revenue once again reaches new all-time high of $12.7 billion
It might be safe to say that Apple reaching a new all-time high in revenue with its Services division is a trend now.
Some Apple Stores test extended AppleCare+ initial eligibility
Right now, per Apple's rules, if you buy a new Apple product that can be covered by AppleCare+, you have 60 days to sign up for the extended coverage service. But it sounds like Apple may be considering a change to the rule.