Apple revises payment method for 'AppleCare+' to be subscription-only
It has been revealed that Apple has switched its product support service 'AppleCare+' to only accepting subscriptions as a payment method for applications received in US stores.
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https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/04/apple-limits-applecare-one-time-payment-options-prioritizes-subscriptions/
Most Apple products come with a one-year hardware warranty and 90 days of free technical support after purchase, and you can extend the support period by two or three years by subscribing to AppleCare+.
However, Apple has made a policy change regarding AppleCare+, and it has been revealed that the company plans to eliminate the 'one-time purchase' plan for AppleCare+. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who is familiar with Apple information, reports that at least when you apply for AppleCare+ in a store, only subscriptions will be offered, and lump-sum payments will be an option only in the online store for the time being.
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This measure is believed to have started in the United States from the week of Monday, February 3, 2025, and the news site 9to5mac reports that 'AppleCare + for Vision Pro will cost $24.99 (about 3,840 yen) per month or $249 (about 38,200 yen) per year.'
Gurman pointed out that the cost of AppleCare+ for iPhone for the iPhone 16 Pro is $13.99 (about 2,150 yen) per month, which is more expensive than the previous $269 (about 41,300 yen) for a two-year lump sum payment. He added, 'AppleCare representatives have been told to explain to customers that this is a way to reduce upfront costs and prevent gaps in future coverage.'
It is unclear whether the changes to AppleCare+ policies will be applied to other countries, including Japan, or whether they will remain in the United States only.
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