AppleCare+ also provides 24/7 priority access to Apple's technical support representatives by online chat or phone. For the 1-inch MacBook Pro M13, Apple has cut the price from 269 to 249. ,, Apple Apple AppleCare Protection Plan MacBook Air/Pro 13.
The new lower prices are also available in other countries we've checked, such as Canada, with discounts varying based on the local currency.Ĭustomers who recently purchased AppleCare+ for one of the affected MacBook models can contact Apple Support for assistance with cancelling their current AppleCare+ plan and purchasing a new one at the lower price, according to information obtained by MacRumors, but Apple did not provide a cutoff date for eligibility.ĪppleCare+ for Mac provides up to two incidents of accidental damage protection every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other damage. Notably, the price of AppleCare+ for the Intel-based 13-inch MacBook Pro remains $269, so customers opting for the Apple silicon model now receive a slight discount. The new price applies to both M1 and Intel-based MacBook Air models, although Apple no longer sells the Intel-based model directly.įor the 13-inch MacBook Pro, Apple has split AppleCare+ into two separate plans for the M1 and Intel-based models, with pricing for the M1 model lowered to $249, down from $269.
In the United States, AppleCare+ for the MacBook Air now costs $199, down from $249. Coverage offered by the plans, as well as accidental damage fees, appear to remain unchanged. Affected units were manufactured between October 2016 and October 2017 and eligibility is determined by. 1 In addition, you’ll get 24/7 priority access to Apple.
This is not a safety issue and Apple will replace eligible batteries, free of charge. AppleCare+ for Mac extends your coverage from your AppleCare+ purchase date and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage protection every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of 99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or 299 for other damage, plus applicable tax. Apple today lowered the prices of AppleCare+ plans for MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with the M1 chip. Apple has determined that, in a limited number of 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) units, a component may fail causing the built-in battery to expand.