Id just like to share my story about my own experience owning an iphone 6s plus as my main phone currently. Applecare iphone xr, 6s plus, 7 plus and 8 plus protection plan provides repair or replacement coverage, both parts and labor, from appleauthorized technicians. Description applecare iphone xr, 6s plus, 7 plus and 8 plus protection plan hardware coverage. Protection for your iphone from the people who know your apple products best. For that amount, apple doubles your oneyear limited warranty plan to two years from the original purchase date of the device. Sep 23, 2019 it started with the 2004 powerbook g4, then 2008 macbook, iphone 3g, iphone 4, iphone 5, iphone 6, iphone 6s plus, iphone x, multiple other mac laptops, and numerous ipads. How to decide if applecare worth the price macdailynews. Using ios and icloud questions about applebranded iphone apps such as facetime, mail, and calendar. Iam certainly feeling like applecare was worth it this time around. Without the plan, iphone owners are covered by a limited oneyear warranty and an initial 90 days of complimentary telephone support.
These are questions i get asked a lot this time of year. The applecare protection plan for iphone extends the repair coverage to two years from the date of your iphone purchase should you for any reason require service under the plan, apple will repair or provide a replacement. The thing is, theres no applecare without the plus listed on the apple online. The applecare protection plan for iphone extends your coverage to two years from the original purchase date of your iphone.
Heres what they cost, what they cover, and answers to all your other questions too. Should you need repair or replacement, there are convenient service options. Its not worth it, in two years the phone wont be worth the 949 bucks that it would cost to pay it off. My applecare experience with a replacement iphone 6s plus. The basic version of applecare, however, does not protect against any kind of accidental damage. There are three warranty plans for iphone provided by apple. After 12 payments, customers can grab the newest iphone and start the program over again. Apple would have to replace your broken iphone 7 plus with an iphone 7 plus, not an iphone 6s. However, the new iphone 7 and iphone 7 plus are rated as dust. Yes, this phone and the smaller, iphone 6s, came out late 2015, so it makes it just a little under four years old. The iphone 11 pro and 11 pro max are pricey, even for smartphones.
For that amount, apple doubles your oneyear limited warranty plan to two years. One of my twins grab it and drops it, now the touch screen is unresponsive at times. Sep 22, 2019 over the years, ive owned many apple devices. As one recent example, a cult of mac column, discussing applecare for the iphone 6 and 6 plus, stated.
Because apple designs iphone, ios, and many applications, iphone is a truly integrated system. Applecare is worth it regardless, if u prone or not to dropping, etc. Gazelles prices on older, carriertied models are generally the lowest, while pay outs. Jul 04, 2016 thanks for checking out the apple support communities. With applecare iphone xr, 6s plus, 7 plus and 8 plus protection plan, apple experts can help troubleshoot operating system and software issues with your iphone, including.
The apple store and many of our apple authorized service providers offer sameday service for screen replacement. Because apple designs iphone, ios and many applications, iphone is a truly integrated system. Thanks for checking out the apple support communities. Someone would have had to have dropped hisher phone or had some other problem and had it replaced already. Important note the applecare protection plan can be purchased only while your iphone is still covered under the standard oneyear limited warranty. Sep 09, 20 applecare is no longer just an extended warranty program. With that being said, i know the iphone 6 plus is substantially bigger than my iphone 5s and is a lot harder to hold due to his slippy feel and i feel like maybe this time it would be in my best interest to buy apple care just in case something were to happen to it. If, over two years, you need only one screen repair, the coverage.
Whether you use the iphone with a mac or pc just one phone call can resolve it all. I was going to get applecare for my iphone 6s plus, but since i financed through verizon and they are offering yearly upgrades now, whats the point of paying for two years of applecare. Apr 22, 2020 the basic version of applecare, however, does not protect against any kind of accidental damage. Get coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage, theft, or loss, each subject to a deductible of. Its a small component that will change colors if exposed to enough moisture this is how apple technicians can tell if your device has sustained water damage, so its best to be honest. Basically, this plan covers any manufacturer defects.
Oct 10, 2014 while i thought i had built a pretty airtight case, there are apparently still people who remain unconvinced. Check your service and support coverage apple support. It started with the 2004 powerbook g4, then 2008 macbook, iphone 3g, iphone 4, iphone 5, iphone 6, iphone 6s plus, iphone x, multiple other mac laptops, and numerous ipads. Just got my replacement 6s plus via ups, and i just thought id inbox it to show people the condition and what to expect from apple in terms of a replacement product. The iphone 6s looks like a minor upgrade from the iphone 6. While i thought i had built a pretty airtight case, there are apparently still people who remain unconvinced. And only applecare products provide onestop service and support from apple experts. For a smoother repair process, back up your iphone before service. If you purchase macs, iphones, ipads, and apple watches, it can become a very.
Are iphones really worth the money or is it just a hype. Applecare is no longer just an extended warranty program. It has also increased the service fee for both devices. Sep 22, 2019 it started with the 2004 powerbook g4, then 2008 macbook, iphone 3g, iphone 4, iphone 5, iphone 6, iphone 6s plus, iphone x, multiple other mac laptops, and numerous ipads. Applecare is a standard manufacturer warranty socalled limited warranty which apple provides for any new device for 1 year. Is it worth upgrading to apples latest, and greatest, iphone. See applecare protection plan terms and conditions for complete product details. In the midst of iphone 7 excitement yesterday two cameras.
Dont think about the fact that applecare once protected ipods. While people generally buy macs and ipads when they are falling apart, a lot of people love to buy the latest iphone every other year, if not every year. Apple sells extended warranties for the iphone, ipad, mac, apple watch, ipod touch, and apple tv. Apples iphone 6s is expected to launch on september 18th, according to reports, with preorders set to begin a week earlier, on september 7th. If your technician needs to send your iphone to an apple repair center, youll be notified when it s ready for pickup. Heres what you need to know about whether or not the plan is worth it to protect your brandnew iphone. Im at a loss as to how apple care would have been worth it after a week, since you specifically limited this to iphone 6 plus purchases. Apple has even included a water damage detector inside the newer models of iphones. The headphone jack on my iphone 6s plus stopped working recently. Steve jobs was an expert in selling the things that we actually didnt need. Just in time for the iphone 6s, best buy confirms applecare. Whether you use iphone with a mac or a pc, just one phone call can help resolve most issues. They are there, so we think we need them, but actually we dont. Applecare iphone xr, 6s plus, 7 plus and 8 plus pricing.