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AppleCare Guide: Is it Worth Paying For?

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Most Apple products come with a one-year limited warranty that covers hardware failures and manufacturing defects, and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. To extend your coverage further, Apple offers AppleCare+ and AppleCare One, with theft and loss coverage available for eligible devices. With the added cost, service fees, and varying prices across the Apple product lineup, is AppleCare worth paying for? Apple uses several similar names for different types of coverage: Standard warranty : Included with most Apple products at no extra cost. It generally covers manufacturing defects for one year. It is not an AppleCare plan. AppleCare : Apple's umbrella name for its paid service and support plans, rather than one specific level of coverage. The older AppleCare Protection Plan is a distinct product that still appears in some markets. AppleCare+ : A paid plan for one eligible product that extends hardware service and support and adds accidental damage coverage. Service fees