{"id":336140,"date":"2017-03-18T04:01:38","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T20:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/17\/applecare-plus-iphone-one-year-to-purchase\/"},"modified":"2017-03-18T04:01:38","modified_gmt":"2017-03-17T20:01:38","slug":"applecare-can-now-be-purchased-up-to-one-year-after-buying-an-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/applecare-can-now-be-purchased-up-to-one-year-after-buying-an-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"AppleCare+ Can Now be Purchased Up to One Year After Buying an iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

A customer that purchases a new iPhone now has up to one year to purchase AppleCare<\/a>+ for the device, compared to 60 days previously, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. Apple has yet to update its website to reflect this information, but MacRumors<\/em> confirmed the extension with a senior AppleCare advisor.<\/p>\n

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The change means that AppleCare+ can now be added to an iPhone as long as the device remains within its standard one-year limited warranty period. This brings AppleCare+ for iPhone<\/a> in line with AppleCare for Mac and Apple TV<\/a>, which can also be purchased up to one year after those devices are purchased.<\/p>\n

The senior advisor said the extension only applies to iPhone, ruling out the iPad, iPod touch<\/a>, and Apple Watch, for which the time limit remains 60 days for customers looking to add AppleCare+ after the fact. The change is also retroactive, meaning iPhones sold within the past year qualify for AppleCare+ now.<\/p>\n

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iPhone 7<\/a> Plus purchased on September 21, 2016 eligible for AppleCare+<\/em><\/div>\n

AppleCare+ costs $129 for most iPhones<\/a>, and $99 for the iPhone SE<\/a>, and extends an iPhone’s warranty coverage to two years from the original purchase date of the device, and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $29 for screen damage, or $99 for any other damage.<\/p>\n

AppleCare+ for iPhone also provides 24\/7 priority access to AppleCare advisors via chat or phone for up to two years after the device’s original purchase date. Without the plan, iPhone owners are covered by a limited one-year warranty and 90 days of complimentary telephone support<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AppleCare+ for iPhone also covers EarPods, Lightning to USB cables, and batteries that retain less than 80 percent of their original capacity.<\/p>\n

In order to purchase AppleCare+ after the fact, separately from the iPhone, Apple must physically inspect the device to ensure there is no existing damage. Proof of purchase, such as a receipt, is also required. If purchased online, Apple requires customers to verify their serial number and run a remote diagnostic.<\/p>\n

The extension went into effect this week in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A customer that purchases a new iPhone now has up to one year to purchase AppleCare<\/a>+ for the device, compared to 60 days previously, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. Apple has yet to update its website to reflect this information, but MacRumors<\/em> confirmed the extension with a senior AppleCare advisor.<\/p>\n

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\nThe change means that AppleCare+ can now be added to an iPhone as long as the device remains within its standard one-year limited warranty period. This brings AppleCare+ for iPhone<\/a> in line with AppleCare for Mac and Apple TV<\/a>, which can also be purchased up to one year after those devices are purchased.<\/p>\n

The senior advisor said the extension only applies to iPhone, ruling out the iPad, iPod touch<\/a>, and Apple Watch, for which the time limit remains 60 days for customers looking to add AppleCare+ after the fact. The change is also retroactive, meaning iPhones sold within the past year qualify for AppleCare+ now.<\/p>\n

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iPhone 7<\/a> Plus purchased on September 21, 2016 eligible for AppleCare+<\/em><\/center>
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\nAppleCare+ costs $129 for most iPhones<\/a>, and $99 for the iPhone SE<\/a>, and extends an iPhone’s warranty coverage to two years from the original purchase date of the device, and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $29 for screen damage, or $99 for any other damage.<\/p>\n

AppleCare+ for iPhone also provides 24\/7 priority access to AppleCare advisors via chat or phone for up to two years after the device’s original purchase date. Without the plan, iPhone owners are covered by a limited one-year warranty and 90 days of complimentary telephone support<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AppleCare+ for iPhone also covers EarPods, Lightning to USB cables, and batteries that retain less than 80 percent of their original capacity. <\/p>\n

In order to purchase AppleCare+ after the fact, separately from the iPhone, Apple must physically inspect the device to ensure there is no existing damage. Proof of purchase, such as a receipt, is also required. If purchased online, Apple requires customers to verify their serial number and run a remote diagnostic.<\/p>\n

The extension went into effect this week in the United States.<\/p>\n

Related Roundups: iPhone 6s<\/a>, iPhone 7<\/a>, iPhone SE<\/a>
Tag: AppleCare<\/a>
Buyer’s Guide: iPhone (Neutral)<\/a> <\/div>\n

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