AppleCare+ Extends $29 Screen Repairs to New iPad Pro and iPad Air

[aParkerMusic]

I think AppleCare+ also covers the Magic Keyboards too if both purchased together - correct?

They don’t need to be purchased together. AppleCare+ covers one Apple Pencil and one Apple keyboard that is used with the covered iPad. (Not sure if it was always this way, but it is now, confirmed via their website).

 

[julesme]

Do the new models just have easier-to-replace screens or what? The price difference seems pretty arbitrary otherwise. 😅

I wonder if they have stronger glass (ceramic shield?). I don’t know if Apple has ever advertised the iPads as having ceramic shield, which debuted in iPhone in 2020.

 

[TheWraith]

I prefer the monthly over the 2 year. No chance to let it lapse, and you can cancel the subscription as soon as you sell the device to someone or trade it in. $35 bucks more over 2 years vs the 169 on iPP 13, but I like the convenience.

Same—now that AC+ can be indefinite, unless you are very good at setting alarms in the future and re-upping it, it's better to lock it in. Hopeful that it being indefinite means I can keep some of my devices longer.

 

[swiftapplefan]

Oh that's cool then, hope they bring it to older models ad WWDC (even though I know they'll iPhone15-nize them)

On the new Air and Pro.

 

[7thson]

Same—now that AC+ can be indefinite, unless you are very good at setting alarms in the future and re-upping it, it's better to lock it in. Hopeful that it being indefinite means I can keep some of my devices longer.

Nothing wrong with your choice but Apple notifies the user of the 2 year plans expiration 60 days in advance, with the option to extend month to month. It shows up in the settings app. One could miss it I guess if they are prone to ignoring prompts from Apple to update software/icloud/etc.

 

[klasma]

Do the new models just have easier-to-replace screens or what? The price difference seems pretty arbitrary otherwise. 😅

They’re lowering the prices now to boost sales of AC+ for the new models, and increase prices again in 1-2 years when you may actually need a replacement.

 

[klasma]

Same—now that AC+ can be indefinite, unless you are very good at setting alarms in the future and re-upping it, it's better to lock it in.

Don’t you get a reminder on the device?

 

[chicagofan00]

Don’t normally get Apple Care on my devices but wondering if I should this time since I opted for the nano screen. 🤔

 

[IDontCareLol]

Will they actually replace the displays on them now or still swap the whole unit but just at display rate?

I’m betting it’s a swap at display rate.

 

[ProbablyDylan]

I think AppleCare+ also covers the Magic Keyboards too if both purchased together - correct?

I purchased them separately ~2 years ago, AC+ replaced both when I accidentally crushed and bent them.

 

[incidentallycheckout]

AppleCare is a no-brainer on these

 

[incidentallycheckout]

Lets see what Jerryrigeverything has to say about that !

He'll bend or crack anything though with extreme measures, doesn't really mean much in terms of durability of a product in NORMAL usage.

 

[tbayrgs]

I wager the screens are now repairable on these new iPads. In the past, they weren’t repairable so you would pay a $49 fee (if you pay for AC+) and they would swap the entire device. Accidental damage without AppleCare+ cost $699 for that same device replacement. Considering how expensive these iPad Pros are I find AppleCare+ to be a no-brainer decision.

 

[svish]

Good! Repairs without AppleCare will be sky high