How Long Does AppleCare Coverage Last? Understanding AppleCare+ and Protection Plans

Learn how long AppleCare+ and AppleCare Protection Plan extend your Apple product's warranty and coverage, including accidental damage details.

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AppleCare typically offers two types of service plans: AppleCare+ and AppleCare Protection Plan. AppleCare+ extends your product's warranty and technical support to two or three years from your Apple product’s purchase date, depending on the product. It also covers up to two incidents of accidental damage every 12 months, with a service fee. The AppleCare Protection Plan extends your coverage to three years for Mac or Apple displays and two years for iPads, iPhones, iPods, or Apple TVs, without additional accidental damage coverage.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the difference between AppleCare+ and the AppleCare Protection Plan? AppleCare+ includes extended warranty coverage plus accidental damage protection for two or three years, while the AppleCare Protection Plan provides extended warranty coverage only, without accidental damage coverage.
  2. How many accidental damage incidents does AppleCare+ cover? AppleCare+ covers up to two incidents of accidental damage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee.
  3. How long does AppleCare coverage last for Mac products? AppleCare Protection Plan extends coverage for Macs up to three years from the purchase date.
  4. Is AppleCare available for iPads and iPhones? Yes, AppleCare+ and the AppleCare Protection Plan provide coverage for iPads and iPhones, typically extending warranty to two years from purchase, with AppleCare+ including accidental damage protection.

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