Apple quietly raised the price on a bunch of items. Also, if a deductible applies to your claim, you must pay it at the time of filing. Applecare plus provides up to two replacements for accidental damage ie. Not sure if i should spend the extra cash for apple care. Oct 10, 2014 in each case, applecare completely covered these issues. Every iphone comes with one year of hardware repair coverage and up to two years of technical support. Apple hires both permanent and temporary seasonal workathome employees. Thirteenyearold greg hoffman had been begging his parents for an iphone all year. That means if you ever run into an issue with your iphone, you can dial 1800myapple and ask for applecare, or you can call 1800aplcare directly. In each case, applecare completely covered these issues. So on christmas morning he was thrilled to find the object of his desire under the tree, but there was a catch. My mom even says i am a great kid and that they trust me. He has an iphone thats under applecare so he called. Basic applecare only covers things that are not your fault, such as failures due to manufacturing defects.
I just received my iphone x, and while i have a case for the phone, i have read that the x is being described as one of the most fragile iphones yet. Teen behavior expert josh shipp says a set of rules are a must for teen iphone use. If you enter a room where others are present, take out your earphones. We believe apple care is something that every mac owner should have, but theres a lot you should know about what it covers, what it does not cover, and how to.
These devices are also appealing to parents as a way to stay in touch with and keep track of their kids. As the customers first point of contact, apple at home advisors assess issues and troubleshoot. Apr 20, 2020 most apple devices come with a limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary support. Using an applecare incident replacement with my iphone 5. My son knows hes getting a used iphone for his 12th birthday. Do not ever ignore a phone call if the screen reads mom or dad.
If you purchase a used mac that is less than one year old, it will still be fully covered by apple s oneyear. This contract the plan governs the services provided by apple under the above. If your kid wants an iphone or ipod touch, there are steps you can take to supervise their access to the internet, limit their time on social networking apps, and decide. Failure to comply with the following list will result in termination of your iphone ownership. Before you buy, make sure to check its serial number at apples web site. As usual, if you have a serious issue with the subreddit, please contact the moderators directly. You must be the account owner or account manager to file a claim, which requires your verizon account pin.
If you drop your iphone and crack the screen which may be even easier on the new iphones, which feature glass. For the iphone, for instance, applecare coverage entitles you to two claims for accidental damage per year, and for each of these there will be an excess fee of. Dec 30, 2012 mom has to always know the password and calls from parents cannot be. Teen behavior expert josh shipp says a set of rules are a must for.
Welcome to the daily tech support thread for r iphone. Every parent who gives their kid an iphone should make. I know a lot of kids that are allowed at the age of 10 to have a phone what makes a. Apr 22, 2020 the basic version of applecare, however, does not protect against any kind of accidental damage. Apple increased the cost of applecare on its larger phones, according to techcrunch. And only applecare products provide onestop service and support from apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call. So my mom bought her first iphone 4s last week, but she didnt buy applecare i thought you had time to make that decision. Do you really need applecare for your new iphone 6. Every iphone comes with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. Jul 20, 2009 to applecare or not to applecare that is the question.
Why you still shouldnt care about applecare the mac observer. Regarding applecare, are replacement devices new or. Please be informed that any questions about bypassing icloud lock, or anything similar that may infer that you are trying to get access to a locked iphone, are no longer. Whether or not to buy apples iphone coverage plan may depend on how many times you think youll smash your screen. The only thing i can think of is the battery going flat, and it needing to be replaced. Some limitations apply and the length of the standard warranty depends on your country. The warranty and applecare does not cover the iphone from theft or losing it. Repairing an iphone by yourself is certainly the cheapest routebut its also the riskiest. Sep, 2017 applecare for iphone x is most expensive phone coverage ever.
I love new rules by dua lipa and it was just screaming for a mom parody. Do you think buying applecare plus for the iphone 8 is a. How to know if i have applecare on my iphone quora. Do you think buying applecare plus for the iphone 8 is a good. But with the acceptance of this present comes rules and regulations. Given the cost of replacing the screen and back, would it be foolish to forego applecare and opt instead for a case and screen protector. But when i had it for my iphone 6 plus and the charging cable that came with the new phone crimped and broke within 2 weeks of owning ittrying to get a new one from the apple store down the street was actually an unpleasant experience. Is there any way she can buy apple care after buying the phone. Still two years seems a little early to replace an iphone battery. I bought everything at apple online and the order status only goes back 18 months. Hardware coverage for your iphone, battery 1, and included earphones and accessories.
To comply with child online privacy protection laws, you use the cvv. Applecare protection plan for iphone terms and conditions. To applecare or not to applecare that is the question. Apple at home advisor jobs are full or parttime employment positions in a call center, not as independent contractors. However, buying secondhand comes with its own issues. If youre buying a used iphone, verify its warranty before.
Whats more, if you break your iphone or drop it in water, youve got some additional options. In addition, youll get express replacement service and 247 priority access to apple experts by chat or phone. Applecare vs sprints total equipment protection plan this is actually not true. Applecare protection plan can be purchased within 1 year of your mac purchase where available. Thanks to a littleknown credit card benefit, maybe you dont need to spend the extra money to insure your next phone.
Or call 800 2752273 requires you to run a remote diagnostic and provide proof of purchase since they will be the decision makers on this rather than an apple store. Standard warranty is one year from the date of purchase, and applecare adds an extra year beyond that, but as i said, you must purchase it within 60 days of the original purchase. If others are in the room, ask permission before listening to your ipod. Well after having my iphone 5 now for over a year it has gotten roughed up a bit.
So i have had my iphone 5 since it launched in late 2012 and i purchased applecare with it and part of that includes two incident replacements in case i break my screen or whatever. Please remember to adhere to our rules, which can be found in the sidebar. Because apple designs iphone, ios, and many applications, iphone is a truly integrated system. Family sharing and apple id for your child apple support. How to get a 3year applecare protection for free and save. To my yearold, an iphone contract from your mom, with love. The senior advisor said the extension only applies to the iphone, and it is retroactive, meaning iphones sold within the past year qualify for. Top 10 apple care secrets, tips, and tricks youtube. The iphone and ipod touch are loved by kids and teens, so theyre commonly requested as holiday and birthday presents. Mom has son sign 18point agreement for iphone abc news. You can view the price of applecare plans using the steps above before you purchase. To my yearold, an iphone contract from your mom, with. Especially given for those who might be more accident prone or for the situations when you least expect something to happen. There are links there to check your coverage, and register if you bought applecare but havent enrolled your device yet.
Although i do have applecare on my ipad and iphone 4s both there are other options out there, some which are better. Sep 26, 20 this fee is actually higher than it was when the iphone 5 was introduced. Apple starts offering optional loss and theft protection. One year of this same basic coverage is included free with each iphone. I liked the rules but why is a big deal that a sixteen year old cant have a phone. If you dont trust yourself to replace a cracked screen, signing. Regarding applecare, are replacement devices new or refurbished. Anytime you buy a new apple product, you get at least one year limited applecare warranty that covers hardware failures and manufacturing defects. Ruthless school choir stages direct assault on human heart, performs canceled concert remotely. Called visualmechanical inspection guide, it gives apple techs a visual rule book for damages, outlining what kind of damage is eligible for. Hes also getting a contract from his parents with rules, conditions and consequences heres why.
So lets say you buy a brand new iphone 5s and eventually you drop your phone and crack the screen. Most apple devices come with a limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary support. You can still take advantage of apple s customer service and applecare if you buy a used mac. If you still need help buying an applecare plan, contact apple support. Should you need repair or replacement, there are convenient service options. The applecare protection plan for enjoy peace of mind for two full years with the applecare protection plan for iphone, which extends your repair coverage to two years from the original purchase date of your iphone. Heres how apple decides if you deserve a free iphone repair or. You dont have to buy a mac directly from apple in order to benefit from apple s great customer service. That being said, i would not buy applecare for small items such as an iphone or an ipad. They determine how many hours a day you may listen.