Apple has updated the terms for their AppleCare+ protection policy, reports MacRumors, allowing purchasers of a new iPhone up to 30 days to purchase the service. AppleCare+ replaces previous policies, and includes accidental damage coverage in addition to two years of support.
The new terms clarify some of the confusion initially surrounding the release of the policy (namely that Apple’s website said it had to be purchased with the phone, but carriers did not provide the option to order it), stating that purchasers of a new iPhone now have up to 30 days to purchase AppleCare+ for their device.
AppleCare+ replaces Apple’s previous AppleCare offerings, and costs $99 (in comparison to $69 for traditional AppleCare). The plan includes all the benefits of traditional AppleCare, but also includes two incidents of accidental damage coverage.
This new 30-day window should give users ample time to consider whether they want to purchase the plan, or sign up for a similar plan from a third party (such as Square Trade).
The changes are reflected now on Apple’s official terms and conditions for AppleCare+.
