@@Yuspliff paying a warrnety that only pays for hardware issues and paying an extra "warrenty" just for cosmetic or accidental issues AND having extremely overpriced repeat cost like 600 FOR A PIECE OF GLASS while other companies *cough samsung cough* has inexpensive parts and full warrenty just seems like apple is the biggest money hungry company rn.
Emder its really expensive for a samsung screen replacement too, and its almost impossible to replace it b/c 3rd party screens cost sooo much and theres no store i can walk into and get same day repair I pay for insurance from my service provider, plus the original apple warranty. It comes in handy, i recently broke my X (twice actually) first time ghost touch second time i had no response from my iphone, and they replaced the screen for free (and it would be a $79 repair from sprint for the same display) So i mean, i technically pay nothing more, given again i do pay for that insurance: and i pretty much stayed away from insurance from apple b/c doesnt handle theft and its no monthly plan (its about $13-16 a month for flagship smartphone insurance from sprint) soo id also be getting a deal from apple
I have owned several MacBook Pros and iPhones, now I have an iPhone X and 2016 MacBook Pro, I have never used Apple Care. there is something called "being careful and taking care"
It’s not always the consumer’s fault. My 2015 MacBook Pro had a manufacturing defect (part of the camera assembly fell down, hanging from the web cam over the top edge of my screen) & a family member’s MacBook (2016?) had bad cabling. Both times, AppleCare fixed the problems without charge to us - the point is, though, that Apple does in fact screw up; so, it’s good to be covered.
tbh I agree with you for the most part, but there are too many kids around.. The cost for 2 years worth of peace of mind is worth it. Also I use it as a selling point when I sell my phones after the first year! I'm going to also give you a marketing secret.. The main reason why companies make money on warranties is bc people don't use them or forget they have them!!! If you just replace the cords (which are cheap as heck) then the extra peace of mind is worth it!
I used to say that until I was going for a run & my iPhone 7 flew out the pocket of my leggings which was meant to secure your phone. The day I pre ordered the iPhone 8 Plus.. it Flew on the road with a good case on it+glass screen protector. It put the tiniest chip in a corner of the front screen. The next day I knocked the phone off my bed onto CARPET & it landed on its back & the shock through the phone must have made the rest of the screen crack on the front stemming from the little chip it got the night before. I had to get the screen replaced so I could still turn the phone in to at&t later that week. Shit happens. You’ll see.
Howard Simpson yeah, but if you can’t afford it if it breaks you can’t afford to buy it in the first place. And if you can’t even afford to pay cash for the apple care+ and have to do payments, that’s a sign you’re buying things you can’t afford.
Peter Engstrom meh bad logic here unless you’re making 6 figures a year you can justify buying a car or a phone basically the issue is that most normal people can’t afford 500$-100000 expenses if my car breaks shouldn’t have got a 20,000 car well that’s stupid , if you can’t afford to always have $1,000 to throw at a phone then that’s dumb is a bad way at looking at things there are a number of things in life this logic applies poorly too and we tend to insure things that cost a lot like cars homes and I think even high dollar phones that can break or be stolen isn’t a bad idea either
Peter Engstrom I mean I could’ve afforded to buy a 20k dollar car but it got stolen and wrecked and my insurance didn’t cover that so I’m dumb for buying 20k car I couldn’t re buy again ... that’s the issue I have with this line of thinking
Should you buy AppleCare for the new MacBook Pro 15" 2018 model. It cost me 2700 for the MacBook and it will cost 379 for the AppleCare, so please share if it is worth buying. Thank you.
I wasn’t going to get any cover for my new series 6 Apple Watch... then I put it on my wrist! After watching only half your video I was sold! The monthly payment plan is brilliant!
Just keep in mind: a good insurance is that one that you will never need. So don’t ne annoyed that you paid the money if you did not need apple care (insurance), be happy 🙃
Verizon have their own service total equipment coverage it covers my Apple watches and I only pay 30 bucks a month for 4 phones and 2 watches I’ll still with Verizon
If I have to pay basically $200 for Apple Care plus an additional $29 if I need to replace the screen... that’s $229. I can just hold on to my $200 up front (or put it aside at home) and bet on myself taking decent care of my expensive phone with a decent case. Worse case scenario is that I break my iPhone XS Screen and have to pay $279. The is only a $50 difference. I’ll rather give myself the chance of holding on to my $200 or $229 to began with. In the last 10 years of owning iPhones (all of them except the 6s versions), My wife and I have only cracked one screen which did cost some money to fix, but it was MUCH cheaper than have possibly 10 years of Apple Care for our many phones during that time. Maybe it’s more beneficial with the XS Max (which I did preorder) but I probably still will bet on myself taking care of such an expensive item.
I am somewhat in the same predicament and debating if I am going to get Apple Care or not. I never cracked the screen on any of my previous iPhones and the one time I did have an issue with touch ID, it was due to a manufacture error and covered under warranty. As soon as I get my phone, I always put it into a case and apply a screen protector for added protection. Even though I have been so diligent in regards to keeping my phone safe, seeing how much the cost of repairs have risen has made me a little uneasy because it has made me think about many more "what if" situations. For example, what if, even though it almost never happens, I accidentally drop my phone and the case doesn't do a good job protecting it and it cracks somewhere. I honestly would be so devastated walking around with a cracked phone especially knowing that it will cost so much to repair it if I don't have Apple Care. Thankfully, I am glad we have 60 days to purchase Apple Care. I think I will see how I am with the phone for the first month and afterwards, determine if it is worth purchasing or not.
Totally agree here, just put that money in your own savings... they make it seem like you only pay the 99 or the 269 if you need to replace it but let's not forget... 15*24 is 360. that's a lot just to "be covered"
Don Richard i suggest getting it, monthly payment. Ive never bought apple care b/c they lacked such an option and instead i pay for the $13 a month sprint protection plan, which is a $79 screen replacement and a $300 phone replacement if stolen.
I would just get a really good expensive case with a SP. You can get an OtterBox knockoff on Amazon and it works really well along with two screen protectors for only 30 dollars. Anyway, good luck with your device.
Your comment was going to be my comment. If your already paying $200 , and then have to pay another $99 to get it fixed,, your getting close to the price you would of paid anyway to fix it,, and unless your clumsy as hell, a person is not going to break it more then once. I've had cellphones from when they first started coming out ( yes I am old) and not once have broken one. Use a case my friends....
Yes it works thanks, I was hoping to find the answer as to why I have to pay a subscription based fee or purchase a membership to join a "repair club" on a product I just bought for them just so that I don't have to pay their overpriced repair pricing. I'm literally paying THEM to give they MY BUSINESS. That's insane.
apple care is really worth it. I've bought a used iPhone SE last year july and since then the authorized service center replaced my iPhone SE 2x. One in october last year and one this august 2018.
Chibaku Tensei I bought my se new in October and never broke it infant it still looks brand new. I put an otter box defender series on it for $25. Just some helpful advice if you don’t mind carrying around a small brick
ChrisCarGuy - haha lol I didn't broke my SE. The issue is totally normal and not my fault. They replaced it because the upper right screen is bulging out. And the 2nd replacement was due to the fact that it's heating so much on ios 11.4.1. That's why they replaced it with another one on ios 10.3.1. I won't update though. I have my 8 plus already on ios 11.3
I watched some of this video & went to Apples website & put insurance on my XS Max right away. I’m good on paying that much to repair the screen if it breaks. Especially if I upgrade every year & can only trade it in in a year if it’s in good condition. I should be fine with the new Apple Watch though, don’t think I’ll break it as easy.🙄
I hate how buy Apple care+ and you still have to pay to get it fixed. So basically you pay 80 bucks for a “warranty” then you pay additionally 70 dollars to fix it if you break it. So your paying 150 bucks and if you break it again that’s 220 you’ve paid to fix it. Idk but I feel like people should be able to buy Apple care plus and NOT have to pay to fix it. I think with all the money Apple makes they can do a better warranty coverage. Where the customer doesn’t have to do an additional pay.
Thank you getting the point and providing great details. Just purchased Apple Care+ for my series 4 watch. $129 in Australia for the product, but without it, I'd be looking a minimum service fee $449 for the GPS only model should the device get damaged.
Had an iPhone ever year since 3gs. Never got Apple care and nothing has ever happened; just look after your device and only purchase Apple Care if you’re a clumsy person.
So I’m saving money to purchase the white XR or the white 11 and I wanna put AppleCare (loss and theft) on it. Do I have to purchase that fully or can I pay monthly on it??
I have AppleCare + and I dropped my 11 pro Max and now I have a little chip on the back glass and a couple scratches on the camera bump. It’s really bugging me to look at. Is it worth getting replaced?
My iphone X was stolen and with sprint i pay for service and monthly payment for 14months. I was paying protection it was crap cause sprint have same fake protection. I just got an 11 pro Max im enjoying it so far but i still dont know if i should buy AppleCare
I see the point for the watch, but just get a case for the iPhone. There are some pretty thin ones that I think make the phone look better, and you’ll be saving lots of money.
For $37.00 I bought cellhelmet liquid glass pro screen protector that will pay up to $300.00 to replace the screen if it cracks I think it’s really a good deal since I use a thick case and a tempered glass screen protector on top of that
Just purchased the Apple care + for my Xs on the monthly plans... it’s only $29 to fix the screen and that’s what I’m worried about most happening even though it hasn’t yet. But the back side is all glass? Not chancing it.
My homeowners insurance has a special coverage for electronics PLUS I bought Apple Care, for the QUALITY chat when I am doing something and need sound advice or when something goes wrong...etc..worth it. This is my 5th Mac, 4th iPhone, getting ready for my second iPad and just got my second Apple Watch...they empower my life...worth it
I actually got it on my watch when i pre-ordered it. The option came up and i was like no to much, then i relized that it said 3.99 i was like yesss. Because i know with any month to month stuff is that you can cancel it anytime.
But are you obligated to pay the Apple Care for the whole 2 years on a monthly payment plan? If you use up your 2 screen crack and a lost phone in the first year, can you just cancel it in the second year?
I had Apple care for my watch (I have the series 2) and I had some discoloration issues with the band. They send me two bands (the first band was the wrong band) but after that I still had same issue and they wanted me to pay for a new band. I didn’t want to spend $50 on a watch band when I can get one cheaper somewhere else. Then the second time I used my Apple care was when I downgraded from iOS 11 beta and I didn’t know that I had to remove my watch from the watch app before I reset my phone and it locked my watch and Apple had to send it off so I went like 3 or 4 weeks without my watch. After that I didn’t use my Apple care much. So I felt like I wasted the money on it. I want to upgrade my watch from a rose gold series 2 to a black series 4. But I’m in debate if I want to spend $80 on Apple care or not.
I think this is a out of topic of video question, but does it cost cheaper for example a iPhone Xs/max getting it from your carrier, Walmatt, or apple store?
Here we have choices depending on where you buy your iPhone ( and phone in general ) you can get things like 16 euros a month that cover any damage, loss or if it's stolen, up to 2 or 3k euros for a year of damage, with the phone being instantly replaced by the same or superior new phone if it's not possible to fix it/if it's too expensive to repair it
I have never had apple care and never needed it. It’s called having a glass screen protector on both my Apple Watch and iPhone XS plus a case on both. Been doing it that way for years and although I’ve cracked the screen protector a couple times, the screen underneath has always been immaculate.
The question is the value. If you can save money by buying the insurance, it's worth it. Even if you don't end up using it this year, what if your next phone breaks? I know a guy who's back glass broke on his iPhone X even though it had a good case on it.
AppleInsider you’re not wrong but it just shows that companies like Apple and carriers have figured out how to get money out of you from every angle if you want the latest and greatest
Yup, and Tim Crook loves saying that you're not paying $1100+ USD before taxes on a phone, you're "only" paying ~$40/month which makes it seem "less". In the end you're still paying more than A THOUSAND DOLLARS on the phone that does the same exactly things.
care plus on all my devices. It saved by watch series 4 stainless steel about a week ago. It was my first upgrade since the original OG watch. It is DEFINITELY worth it.
I bought my xs max two weeks ago, and im still stuck on whether to pay for loss and theft protection or not. I've never lost or had one of my iphones stolen, so I'm fairly confident in that. But now that I ride motorcycles, I'm slightly worried about it falling out of my pocket or backpack on the freeway or something
Hi apple insider my iphone x have a horizontal green line on top right of the notch without screen damage how much will i pay in apple store... i have an apple care plus
Hi btw thank you for this. And agree I’m going to buy the Apple care for my new Xs Btw where can I buy the wood like charger you have in all your videos? Really like it can’t find it anywhere . Thank you
Up to the 11 and Apple Watch 5 launch I had never gotten AppleCare+. Years ago I use to get the carrier insurance for like $5-$10 a month but after a couple incidents I saw how not worth it, it really was. Paying hundreds to repair and replace a less than $100 phone several times that obviously had manufacturing issues(speaker would fail consistently after a few weeks). The Apple Watch is a device I plan on having for 3, 4, or 5 years at least and $3.99 a month is a little more justifiable to pay $100 for that over two years than an extra $280-$340 on a phone that’s already $1,199. Especially when those hundreds extra may or may not help if you are smart and protect your devices If you do never damage your device, which I think the majority of people won’t do.
So wait, 149 for Apple Care Plus, + a 60 dollar replacement fee. 210 dollars in total is not justifiable for the POSSIBILITY of breaking your phone, it's literally 90 dollars cheaper...
I always spend ages thinking about whether or not to get AppleCare. So far I haven’t and I’ve been lucky with my devices (not a single technical fault or any accident damage since my first (of many) Apple devices since 2003) but I think I’d be tempted by the payment plan if I was going for one of the new £1000 iPhones. All it takes is one moment of slight carelessness and ouch!
My first iMac G3 logic board died on the 370ish day since purchase, it cost Usd 1,300 then to replace. Since then, every Apple product I own will have AppleCare. I had a macbook black fully replaced, 2 iphone 3G, 2 iPhone 6+ replaced no charge. Except my series 3 watch which I have to pay a $70 replacement fee as I had a scratch on the watch. Unfair.
Question I just bought an Apple Watch series 4 I accidentally scratch my screen I have AppleCare plus would I be able to get a replacement for another one?
Will Apple push out monthly payments on Applecare+ globally... As far as I know, it is only in the US that one can pay monthly for it. In Sweden if you want Applecare+ as far as now you can only pay in full...
Got AppleCare+ Theft and Lost monthly chances are I’d be most likely to lose the phone rather then have it stolen but that damage protection and $5 extra for theft and lost is still cheaper then my carriers insurance I’ll take AppleCare+ any day then.
Of course it would cost way less to repair if you have apple care. We know how it works. The thing people are considering is if it is actually that probable to break the product in the 2-year time and is it worth the extra peace of mind.
AppleCare+ was already worth it. I bought it for my S1 watch when it was $49, and just got a new watch for free due to the battery. Also, my original charger broke and they sent me a 2m steel charger for my 1m plastic charger. You can say AppleCare has paid out $150 to $240 depending on how you look at it for the $49 I paid for it. Also xfinity mobile sells protection for 12/mo and includes AppleCare so all they really need in their plan it theft and loss through a third party.
I’m sorry that’s why I am against advocating for the monthly options you get charged more. I’m good with the 300 lump sum on my iPhone better than paying for insurance through the carrier. I’ve seen too many customers break a two month old phone then get a replacement seeing re-manufactured by assurion on the back. F that shit.
For insurance programs like these such as Apple Care+ or certain carrier programs such as Sprint Total Equipment Protection, it really depends on the person and which seems like the best deal for the buck. For me personally, I like to keep everything with Apple, such as purchasing my phone(s) directly from them and having insurance with them, hence never walking into a phone store unless its to activate a new phone. Since this is the first time Apple will be including a theft and lost plan to their services. Personally, I like the idea, however, this $300 service (since I don't like doing month plans) is in-fact way more expensive than a carrier insurance plan. However on another side note, carrier insurance plans are cheaper but, their replacement parts/phones do contain 3rd party equipment. So I guess, the more money you spend on apple plans, the more original apple parts/phones you'll be getting, and the third party insurance plan is cheap because of the cheaper 3rd party parts. In summary, well everything I just said. I'm dig the new apple care + programs (:
Dont you in the US have home insurance? In Sweden I pay $20/month and I get home, travel, extra health insurance and insurance against being stupid, for example smashing or losing my iPhone. I just call the insurance company and tell them what happened then they will replace my iPhone for a $60 fee.
What happens if your phone is lost or stolen within 60 days of purchase can you buy apple care with theft and loss and have it retroactively covered? I guess you could just buy theft and loss after it gets stolen but before 60 days after purchase and say you lost it after you signed up for coverage. Paying for theft and loss month to month if you only own the phone for a year is cheaper than apple care without theft and loss prepaid for 24 months, as you would only be paying a total of $180
I think it’s extremely bad apple is gouging their customers more if they want to pay for AppleCare+ monthly. For iPhone, it ends up being some $40 more over the 2 year course, which is just plain stupid.
the iPhone upgrade plan is terrible! if you have att just do the NEXT program and get the premium phone insurance with it. You can also choose to give a down payment so you owe less in the end when it comes time to upgrade.
AppleInsider There is interest if you use a credit card for the payment of the iPhone loan. The insurance at att includes lost or stolen device unlike the AppleCare+ add on. Also, who actually switches careers that often for a locked device to be an issue?
I've ALWAYS bought AppleCare for EVERY thing since my first ipod!!! What people don't realize is that it covers EVERYTHING in the box. So if your headphones, cord or adapter has an issue. You just bring them in and they will replace it for free. If a store is too far from you all you have to do is have apple send it to your home. They will also send you a envelope to send it back. The ONLY cords I own that aren't the original are some extra long ones in a couple of rooms!!!
OK here’s a question what if you have multiple devices do you have to take 299 on every device if so if you have an Apple Watch and if you have the iPhone 11 Pro how much do I have to pee to make sure I am covered thx
Go to your Settings > General > About, then go to where it says “AppleCare Plus Available”. It should tell you what your pricing options are. And it’s per device. So if you have two you’d be paying twice that. Hope that makes sense.
Take the cost of the apple care and your co payment and divide by cost of the watch. The result is the percentage probability of you damaging the watch. Same for the phone. If you know from experience that the percentage is too high don’t buy apple care. Don’t act foolish and think that sharing economy and the payments economy is better for you. It’s like with housing They give you 30sq ft apartment for $2k/month rent and you think it’s better just because you can afford $2k rent. Just because apple care cost a cup of coffee on payment does not make it a good deal.
efibendor1 most of the time people get insurance from the provider too, like sprint tmobile etc I have sprint, and use their TEP + which comes out to be between $13-16 a month for the X, and a $79 screen replacement for about $300 phone replacement, which is more expensive then the $10.99 apple care ($29 screen repair and 89 phone swap) difference is , apple never offered such a deal Now that they do i might drop tep + and go with apple care* theft
2k a month example vs 4 dollar a month lmfao. Got my apple watch insured just in case. Mcdonalds frappes are much more expensive than my 4 dollar a month apple care.
Cris S you totally didn’t get it. The point is; the payment alone (however low it may be) tells you nothing as to how good or bad deal you make - without knowing how long you will have to pay AND the value of the thing you make your payment on.
*opens the video: "we all know how apple care works"
*The rest of the video: explains how Apple Care works
oh yea lets make repair prices so high that our overpriced apple care + seems like a bargain. nice.
10$ a month too much for you?
@@Yuspliff paying a warrnety that only pays for hardware issues and paying an extra "warrenty" just for cosmetic or accidental issues AND having extremely overpriced repeat cost like 600 FOR A PIECE OF GLASS while other companies *cough samsung cough* has inexpensive parts and full warrenty just seems like apple is the biggest money hungry company rn.
Yuspliff that’s way too much for a warranty dude ur an idiot it’s about if 10$ is affordable it’s about does 120$ a year make sense I would say no
Emder its really expensive for a samsung screen replacement too, and its almost impossible to replace it b/c 3rd party screens cost sooo much and theres no store i can walk into and get same day repair
I pay for insurance from my service provider, plus the original apple warranty. It comes in handy, i recently broke my X (twice actually) first time ghost touch second time i had no response from my iphone, and they replaced the screen for free (and it would be a $79 repair from sprint for the same display)
So i mean, i technically pay nothing more, given again i do pay for that insurance: and i pretty much stayed away from insurance from apple b/c doesnt handle theft and its no monthly plan (its about $13-16 a month for flagship smartphone insurance from sprint) soo id also be getting a deal from apple
TDreacts the insurance is worth it for such an expensive phone, you're just a cheap guy. To each their own I guess.
I have owned several MacBook Pros and iPhones, now I have an iPhone X and 2016 MacBook Pro, I have never used Apple Care. there is something called "being careful and taking care"
It’s not always the consumer’s fault. My 2015 MacBook Pro had a manufacturing defect (part of the camera assembly fell down, hanging from the web cam over the top edge of my screen) & a family member’s MacBook (2016?) had bad cabling. Both times, AppleCare fixed the problems without charge to us - the point is, though, that Apple does in fact screw up; so, it’s good to be covered.
Ok so if someone trips you and you fall with your phone your out of luck
Happened to me with my 7plus
TBolt Defects are covered for the first year even without apple care plus
tbh I agree with you for the most part, but there are too many kids around.. The cost for 2 years worth of peace of mind is worth it. Also I use it as a selling point when I sell my phones after the first year!
I'm going to also give you a marketing secret.. The main reason why companies make money on warranties is bc people don't use them or forget they have them!!!
If you just replace the cords (which are cheap as heck) then the extra peace of mind is worth it!
I used to say that until I was going for a run & my iPhone 7 flew out the pocket of my leggings which was meant to secure your phone. The day I pre ordered the iPhone 8 Plus.. it Flew on the road with a good case on it+glass screen protector. It put the tiniest chip in a corner of the front screen. The next day I knocked the phone off my bed onto CARPET & it landed on its back & the shock through the phone must have made the rest of the screen crack on the front stemming from the little chip it got the night before. I had to get the screen replaced so I could still turn the phone in to at&t later that week. Shit happens. You’ll see.
Never broken an Apple product in my life and I’ve owned a lot of them. I’d be more reckless with Apple Care.
Paul Keating The only thing I’ve done was a tiny crack on my iPad Mini 4.
That’s what they’re counting on
I never cracked a phone in my life. Last week my xr just stopped working. No insurance and it’s on an installment plan with att.
Economists advise to never insure anything you can afford to replace. Pretty good advice it has worked well for me.
Agreed, but $569 for a device worth $1500 is well worth it. This device is costs too much and people do snatch them on subways and such!
Howard Simpson yeah, but if you can’t afford it if it breaks you can’t afford to buy it in the first place. And if you can’t even afford to pay cash for the apple care+ and have to do payments, that’s a sign you’re buying things you can’t afford.
Peter Engstrom meh bad logic here unless you’re making 6 figures a year you can justify buying a car or a phone basically the issue is that most normal people can’t afford 500$-100000 expenses if my car breaks shouldn’t have got a 20,000 car well that’s stupid , if you can’t afford to always have $1,000 to throw at a phone then that’s dumb is a bad way at looking at things there are a number of things in life this logic applies poorly too and we tend to insure things that cost a lot like cars homes and I think even high dollar phones that can break or be stolen isn’t a bad idea either
Peter Engstrom I mean I could’ve afforded to buy a 20k dollar car but it got stolen and wrecked and my insurance didn’t cover that so I’m dumb for buying 20k car I couldn’t re buy again ... that’s the issue I have with this line of thinking
@@BlueTie7766 insuring a car or house is not the same as insuring an electronic like a phone...
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Conclusion: No it’s not worth it. Look through the comments to find out why. You’re welcome.
The only reason Apple Care is "worth it" is because apple keeps the repair costs so damn high !
Should you buy AppleCare for the new MacBook Pro 15" 2018 model. It cost me 2700 for the MacBook and it will cost 379 for the AppleCare, so please share if it is worth buying. Thank you.
I wasn’t going to get any cover for my new series 6 Apple Watch... then I put it on my wrist! After watching only half your video I was sold! The monthly payment plan is brilliant!
Just keep in mind: a good insurance is that one that you will never need. So don’t ne annoyed that you paid the money if you did not need apple care (insurance), be happy 🙃
Exactly! I regret not getting AppleCare+ on my iPhone 8 Plus.
Verizon have their own service total equipment coverage it covers my Apple watches and I only pay 30 bucks a month for 4 phones and 2 watches I’ll still with Verizon
If I have to pay basically $200 for Apple Care plus an additional $29 if I need to replace the screen... that’s $229. I can just hold on to my $200 up front (or put it aside at home) and bet on myself taking decent care of my expensive phone with a decent case. Worse case scenario is that I break my iPhone XS Screen and have to pay $279. The is only a $50 difference. I’ll rather give myself the chance of holding on to my $200 or $229 to began with. In the last 10 years of owning iPhones (all of them except the 6s versions), My wife and I have only cracked one screen which did cost some money to fix, but it was MUCH cheaper than have possibly 10 years of Apple Care for our many phones during that time.
Maybe it’s more beneficial with the XS Max (which I did preorder) but I probably still will bet on myself taking care of such an expensive item.
I am somewhat in the same predicament and debating if I am going to get Apple Care or not. I never cracked the screen on any of my previous iPhones and the one time I did have an issue with touch ID, it was due to a manufacture error and covered under warranty. As soon as I get my phone, I always put it into a case and apply a screen protector for added protection. Even though I have been so diligent in regards to keeping my phone safe, seeing how much the cost of repairs have risen has made me a little uneasy because it has made me think about many more "what if" situations. For example, what if, even though it almost never happens, I accidentally drop my phone and the case doesn't do a good job protecting it and it cracks somewhere. I honestly would be so devastated walking around with a cracked phone especially knowing that it will cost so much to repair it if I don't have Apple Care. Thankfully, I am glad we have 60 days to purchase Apple Care. I think I will see how I am with the phone for the first month and afterwards, determine if it is worth purchasing or not.
Totally agree here, just put that money in your own savings... they make it seem like you only pay the 99 or the 269 if you need to replace it but let's not forget... 15*24 is 360. that's a lot just to "be covered"
Don Richard i suggest getting it, monthly payment. Ive never bought apple care b/c they lacked such an option and instead i pay for the $13 a month sprint protection plan, which is a $79 screen replacement and a $300 phone replacement if stolen.
I would just get a really good expensive case with a SP. You can get an OtterBox knockoff on Amazon and it works really well along with two screen protectors for only 30 dollars. Anyway, good luck with your device.
Your comment was going to be my comment. If your already paying $200 , and then have to pay another $99 to get it fixed,, your getting close to the price you would of paid anyway to fix it,, and unless your clumsy as hell, a person is not going to break it more then once. I've had cellphones from when they first started coming out ( yes I am old) and not once have broken one. Use a case my friends....
Yes it works thanks, I was hoping to find the answer as to why I have to pay a subscription based fee or purchase a membership to join a "repair club" on a product I just bought for them just so that I don't have to pay their overpriced repair pricing. I'm literally paying THEM to give they MY BUSINESS. That's insane.
apple care is really worth it. I've bought a used iPhone SE last year july and since then the authorized service center replaced my iPhone SE 2x. One in october last year and one this august 2018.
Chibaku Tensei I bought my se new in October and never broke it infant it still looks brand new. I put an otter box defender series on it for $25. Just some helpful advice if you don’t mind carrying around a small brick
ChrisCarGuy - haha lol I didn't broke my SE. The issue is totally normal and not my fault. They replaced it because the upper right screen is bulging out. And the 2nd replacement was due to the fact that it's heating so much on ios 11.4.1. That's why they replaced it with another one on ios 10.3.1. I won't update though. I have my 8 plus already on ios 11.3
ChrisCarGuy - I appreciate it though. Ty.
Just the video I'm looking for. Was considering getting it or not
glad to help!
I watched some of this video & went to Apples website & put insurance on my XS Max right away. I’m good on paying that much to repair the screen if it breaks. Especially if I upgrade every year & can only trade it in in a year if it’s in good condition. I should be fine with the new Apple Watch though, don’t think I’ll break it as easy.🙄
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I hate how buy Apple care+ and you still have to pay to get it fixed. So basically you pay 80 bucks for a “warranty” then you pay additionally 70 dollars to fix it if you break it. So your paying 150 bucks and if you break it again that’s 220 you’ve paid to fix it. Idk but I feel like people should be able to buy Apple care plus and NOT have to pay to fix it. I think with all the money Apple makes they can do a better warranty coverage. Where the customer doesn’t have to do an additional pay.
Exactly
Thank you getting the point and providing great details. Just purchased Apple Care+ for my series 4 watch. $129 in Australia for the product, but without it, I'd be looking a minimum service fee $449 for the GPS only model should the device get damaged.
Had an iPhone ever year since 3gs. Never got Apple care and nothing has ever happened; just look after your device and only purchase Apple Care if you’re a clumsy person.
Damn these monthly payments is changing the game. Makes everyone feel they can afford something
So I’m saving money to purchase the white XR or the white 11 and I wanna put AppleCare (loss and theft) on it. Do I have to purchase that fully or can I pay monthly on it??
I have AppleCare + and I dropped my 11 pro Max and now I have a little chip on the back glass and a couple scratches on the camera bump. It’s really bugging me to look at. Is it worth getting replaced?
My iphone X was stolen and with sprint i pay for service and monthly payment for 14months. I was paying protection it was crap cause sprint have same fake protection. I just got an 11 pro Max im enjoying it so far but i still dont know if i should buy AppleCare
Can you get an extra iPhone for $250 from theft and loss plan if you claim someone stole it?
Great news !! BTW, the cup of coffee is very expensive where you live !!
the new apple care is definitely worth it
I see the point for the watch, but just get a case for the iPhone. There are some pretty thin ones that I think make the phone look better, and you’ll be saving lots of money.
For $37.00 I bought cellhelmet liquid glass pro screen protector that will pay up to $300.00 to replace the screen if it cracks
I think it’s really a good deal since I use a thick case and a tempered glass screen protector on top of that
Just purchased the Apple care + for my Xs on the monthly plans... it’s only $29 to fix the screen and that’s what I’m worried about most happening even though it hasn’t yet. But the back side is all glass? Not chancing it.
My homeowners insurance has a special coverage for electronics PLUS I bought Apple Care, for the QUALITY chat when I am doing something and need sound advice or when something goes wrong...etc..worth it. This is my 5th Mac, 4th iPhone, getting ready for my second iPad and just got my second Apple Watch...they empower my life...worth it
I have a question. After using my my phone for a year, can I spend $99 and get a new iPhone?
I actually got it on my watch when i pre-ordered it. The option came up and i was like no to much, then i relized that it said 3.99 i was like yesss. Because i know with any month to month stuff is that you can cancel it anytime.
But are you obligated to pay the Apple Care for the whole 2 years on a monthly payment plan? If you use up your 2 screen crack and a lost phone in the first year, can you just cancel it in the second year?
I had Apple care for my watch (I have the series 2) and I had some discoloration issues with the band. They send me two bands (the first band was the wrong band) but after that I still had same issue and they wanted me to pay for a new band. I didn’t want to spend $50 on a watch band when I can get one cheaper somewhere else. Then the second time I used my Apple care was when I downgraded from iOS 11 beta and I didn’t know that I had to remove my watch from the watch app before I reset my phone and it locked my watch and Apple had to send it off so I went like 3 or 4 weeks without my watch. After that I didn’t use my Apple care much. So I felt like I wasted the money on it. I want to upgrade my watch from a rose gold series 2 to a black series 4. But I’m in debate if I want to spend $80 on Apple care or not.
I have Jump On Demand with T Mobile but won’t be using it I still love my X
Bought it for my new XS Max. But we don’t have the theft option in Australia. Hopefully soon.
I think this is a out of topic of video question, but does it cost cheaper for example a iPhone Xs/max getting it from your carrier, Walmatt, or apple store?
I like Apple care my airpods stopped working I went in and they replaced it for free and I walked out with a new pair
Here we have choices depending on where you buy your iPhone ( and phone in general ) you can get things like 16 euros a month that cover any damage, loss or if it's stolen, up to 2 or 3k euros for a year of damage, with the phone being instantly replaced by the same or superior new phone if it's not possible to fix it/if it's too expensive to repair it
I have never had apple care and never needed it. It’s called having a glass screen protector on both my Apple Watch and iPhone XS plus a case on both. Been doing it that way for years and although I’ve cracked the screen protector a couple times, the screen underneath has always been immaculate.
Ditto here...but there was that one time where my glass protector cracked and the iphone glass also cracked...now that is just bad luck.
Oh yea it’s just money right? Grows on trees and magically appears in ur wallet. $5 here or $10 there adds up real quick.
Accost2u but money does grow on trees 🤔 or it used to when made from paper 😂
The question is the value. If you can save money by buying the insurance, it's worth it. Even if you don't end up using it this year, what if your next phone breaks?
I know a guy who's back glass broke on his iPhone X even though it had a good case on it.
AppleInsider you’re not wrong but it just shows that companies like Apple and carriers have figured out how to get money out of you from every angle if you want the latest and greatest
Yup, and Tim Crook loves saying that you're not paying $1100+ USD before taxes on a phone, you're "only" paying ~$40/month which makes it seem "less". In the end you're still paying more than A THOUSAND DOLLARS on the phone that does the same exactly things.
**I mean, I pay my car in full like every other person making 55k per year**
Helpful video thanks bro. Convinced me 100%
Glad to help!
Which is better Verizon insurance or applecare+?
would an iPhone replaced after the old one was lost/stolen have a lower resale value because you got it for far less?
care plus on all my devices. It saved by watch series 4 stainless steel about a week ago. It was my first upgrade since the original OG watch. It is DEFINITELY worth it.
I bought my xs max two weeks ago, and im still stuck on whether to pay for loss and theft protection or not. I've never lost or had one of my iphones stolen, so I'm fairly confident in that. But now that I ride motorcycles, I'm slightly worried about it falling out of my pocket or backpack on the freeway or something
You're pretty talking about iphone with applecare+ so it does not cover macbook and/or imac?
Thanks, this video helped a lot. It showed me how apple leaves u with no choice but to look for other warranty options
Or you could buy a screen protector and case and not get further scammed by Apple
Att insurance or AppleCare + 14.99??? I don’t know who to get.
Please respond can I still get Apple care its been over 60 days
So does the new apple care for the new watches cover water damage?
Hi apple insider my iphone x have a horizontal green line on top right of the notch without screen damage how much will i pay in apple store... i have an apple care plus
Well, Note that paying per month is only available in the U.S.
I personally think only thing worth getting Apple care plus for iS iPad , cos it’s prettt cheap , specially for the new pro
The theft and loss and the upgrade Programm is only avaliable in the us right?
I am going to get Apple care next week for my iPhone XS Max
Hi btw thank you for this. And agree I’m going to buy the Apple care for my new Xs Btw where can I buy the wood like charger you have in all your videos? Really like it can’t find it anywhere . Thank you
www.amazon.com/Wireless-Charger-Charging-Samsung-Included/dp/B071CXW8WJ/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1537378495&sr=8-39&keywords=wood+charging+stand+qi
Did you drop it while it was in a case for a while it was naked?
What about Applecare vs att insurance? Do I need apple care if I have the carrier insurance already?
Up to the 11 and Apple Watch 5 launch I had never gotten AppleCare+. Years ago I use to get the carrier insurance for like $5-$10 a month but after a couple incidents I saw how not worth it, it really was. Paying hundreds to repair and replace a less than $100 phone several times that obviously had manufacturing issues(speaker would fail consistently after a few weeks). The Apple Watch is a device I plan on having for 3, 4, or 5 years at least and $3.99 a month is a little more justifiable to pay $100 for that over two years than an extra $280-$340 on a phone that’s already $1,199. Especially when those hundreds extra may or may not help if you are smart and protect your devices If you do never damage your device, which I think the majority of people won’t do.
So wait, 149 for Apple Care Plus, + a 60 dollar replacement fee. 210 dollars in total is not justifiable for the POSSIBILITY of breaking your phone, it's literally 90 dollars cheaper...
Here’s a thought , you could buy an otter box defender case and call it a day
Alot of people like me don't want a bulky heavy ugly cover. We like our phone as naked as possible.
What if you lose it or gets stolen. Then you have to waste another $1,000
@@THIEFxONE doesnt cover loss or theft
Sprint has 18$ a month and repairs for the front & back glass I believe is just 29$. Idk about loss or theft
Is AppleCare+ void if the device is Jailbroken?
Can I buy just normal applecare after 60 days
I had iPhone 7 Plus that litterally stopped working a month after we bought Apple replaced for free it shut off and never worked again
How ever in oz we don’t have the iphone upgrade program
Doe replacement phones come as refurbished phones?
I always spend ages thinking about whether or not to get AppleCare. So far I haven’t and I’ve been lucky with my devices (not a single technical fault or any accident damage since my first (of many) Apple devices since 2003) but I think I’d be tempted by the payment plan if I was going for one of the new £1000 iPhones. All it takes is one moment of slight carelessness and ouch!
My first iMac G3 logic board died on the 370ish day since purchase, it cost Usd 1,300 then to replace.
Since then, every Apple product I own will have AppleCare. I had a macbook black fully replaced, 2 iphone 3G, 2 iPhone 6+ replaced no charge. Except my series 3 watch which I have to pay a $70 replacement fee as I had a scratch on the watch. Unfair.
Is AppleCare worth it to get for Beats Solo Pro headphones?
What website do I go to do but apple care +
Question I just bought an Apple Watch series 4 I accidentally scratch my screen I have AppleCare plus would I be able to get a replacement for another one?
JJ Reyes not for scratches or cosmetic defects. Only like cracked screens..
And I expect to own the Apple items this until I’m 27 and I’m 24atm so good investment
Or could you could just buy third party insurance for half of the price but does exactly the same thing?
What about third-party repairs if your phones already of a warranty they do repairs for less than $100 as well
Good luck finding a place that'll repair the back glass without messing up your rear camera or anything else.
Will Apple push out monthly payments on Applecare+ globally... As far as I know, it is only in the US that one can pay monthly for it. In Sweden if you want Applecare+ as far as now you can only pay in full...
Same in france :/
So that's almost 1700 euros including the case and screen protection for a xs 256go
Yes, Canada doesn't have the monthly plan either 😩
Got AppleCare+ Theft and Lost monthly chances are I’d be most likely to lose the phone rather then have it stolen but that damage protection and $5 extra for theft and lost is still cheaper then my carriers insurance I’ll take AppleCare+ any day then.
As a traveler who ends up in dangerous areas... its very much worth it!
Of course it would cost way less to repair if you have apple care. We know how it works. The thing people are considering is if it is actually that probable to break the product in the 2-year time and is it worth the extra peace of mind.
AppleCare+ was already worth it. I bought it for my S1 watch when it was $49, and just got a new watch for free due to the battery. Also, my original charger broke and they sent me a 2m steel charger for my 1m plastic charger. You can say AppleCare has paid out $150 to $240 depending on how you look at it for the $49 I paid for it. Also xfinity mobile sells protection for 12/mo and includes AppleCare so all they really need in their plan it theft and loss through a third party.
So ... it’s an ad. Ok great super helpful 🙄
I am thinking about buying a new MacBook Pro at B%H website since it offers a quite amount of discount, any advice guys?
I have owned 4 different iPhone and cracked only one screen (iPhone 5) after 1 and a half of owning it.
I’m sorry that’s why I am against advocating for the monthly options you get charged more. I’m good with the 300 lump sum on my iPhone better than paying for insurance through the carrier. I’ve seen too many customers break a two month old phone then get a replacement seeing re-manufactured by assurion on the back. F that shit.
For insurance programs like these such as Apple Care+ or certain carrier programs such as Sprint Total Equipment Protection, it really depends on the person and which seems like the best deal for the buck. For me personally, I like to keep everything with Apple, such as purchasing my phone(s) directly from them and having insurance with them, hence never walking into a phone store unless its to activate a new phone. Since this is the first time Apple will be including a theft and lost plan to their services. Personally, I like the idea, however, this $300 service (since I don't like doing month plans) is in-fact way more expensive than a carrier insurance plan. However on another side note, carrier insurance plans are cheaper but, their replacement parts/phones do contain 3rd party equipment. So I guess, the more money you spend on apple plans, the more original apple parts/phones you'll be getting, and the third party insurance plan is cheap because of the cheaper 3rd party parts. In summary, well everything I just said. I'm dig the new apple care + programs (:
Dont you in the US have home insurance? In Sweden I pay $20/month and I get home, travel, extra health insurance and insurance against being stupid, for example smashing or losing my iPhone. I just call the insurance company and tell them what happened then they will replace my iPhone for a $60 fee.
I think a phonecover would be beter and cheaper. But ill pray for the watch users😂
Your screen or back can still crack with a cover if it lands just right. You never know.
That's what she said... LOL
I’m buying the new watch today thanks for the prayer, I need it
What happens if your phone is lost or stolen within 60 days of purchase can you buy apple care with theft and loss and have it retroactively covered? I guess you could just buy theft and loss after it gets stolen but before 60 days after purchase and say you lost it after you signed up for coverage. Paying for theft and loss month to month if you only own the phone for a year is cheaper than apple care without theft and loss prepaid for 24 months, as you would only be paying a total of $180
Obviously, you can't lose it and then buy coverage. Please don't try that.
It's like getting in a car wreck and trying to buy insurance afterward.
I think it’s extremely bad apple is gouging their customers more if they want to pay for AppleCare+ monthly. For iPhone, it ends up being some $40 more over the 2 year course, which is just plain stupid.
I thought you could add AppleCare+ 1 year after your purchased apple item
the iPhone upgrade plan is terrible! if you have att just do the NEXT program and get the premium phone insurance with it. You can also choose to give a down payment so you owe less in the end when it comes time to upgrade.
With the iPhone Upgrade Program, you're not tied to a carrier. There's no interest, and you'll pay the same amount for insurance.
AppleInsider There is interest if you use a credit card for the payment of the iPhone loan. The insurance at att includes lost or stolen device unlike the AppleCare+ add on. Also, who actually switches careers that often for a locked device to be an issue?
I've ALWAYS bought AppleCare for EVERY thing since my first ipod!!!
What people don't realize is that it covers EVERYTHING in the box. So if your headphones, cord or adapter has an issue. You just bring them in and they will replace it for free. If a store is too far from you all you have to do is have apple send it to your home. They will also send you a envelope to send it back. The ONLY cords I own that aren't the original are some extra long ones in a couple of rooms!!!
Well thank you, cos I didn't know that.
OK here’s a question what if you have multiple devices do you have to take 299 on every device if so if you have an Apple Watch and if you have the iPhone 11 Pro how much do I have to pee to make sure I am covered thx
Go to your Settings > General > About, then go to where it says “AppleCare Plus Available”. It should tell you what your pricing options are. And it’s per device. So if you have two you’d be paying twice that. Hope that makes sense.
I have it for my iPhone 8
Take the cost of the apple care and your co payment and divide by cost of the watch. The result is the percentage probability of you damaging the watch. Same for the phone. If you know from experience that the percentage is too high don’t buy apple care. Don’t act foolish and think that sharing economy and the payments economy is better for you. It’s like with housing They give you 30sq ft apartment for $2k/month rent and you think it’s better just because you can afford $2k rent. Just because apple care cost a cup of coffee on payment does not make it a good deal.
efibendor1 most of the time people get insurance from the provider too, like sprint tmobile etc
I have sprint, and use their TEP + which comes out to be between $13-16 a month for the X, and a $79 screen replacement for about $300 phone replacement, which is more expensive then the $10.99 apple care ($29 screen repair and 89 phone swap) difference is , apple never offered such a deal
Now that they do i might drop tep + and go with apple care* theft
2k a month example vs 4 dollar a month lmfao. Got my apple watch insured just in case. Mcdonalds frappes are much more expensive than my 4 dollar a month apple care.
Cris S you totally didn’t get it. The point is; the payment alone (however low it may be) tells you nothing as to how good or bad deal you make - without knowing how long you will have to pay AND the value of the thing you make your payment on.
Great overview!