AppleCare+ Transition to Subscription Model at Retail Stores
Beginning next week, Apple will cease selling one-time purchase plans for AppleCare+ in its retail locations, as reported by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. Instead, customers will only have access to AppleCare+ through a subscription service.
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For instance, the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s AppleCare+ is priced at $9.99 monthly or can be paid upfront at $199 for coverage lasting two years; however, the latter option will no longer be presented in-store.
Status of One-Time Purchase Option Online
Fortunately for consumers looking for flexibility with payments, there is still an option to purchase AppleCare+ as a one-time payment on Apple’s online store—at least temporarily.
The Global Implications of This Change
The ramifications of this policy shift are still not entirely clear regarding whether it affects just the U.S. market or extends globally across all regions where Apple operates.
Business Strategy Behind the Subscription Model
This shift may signal a strategic move by Apple to enhance its revenue from services. By transitioning customers to a subscription-based model rather than one-time payments, it’s likely that Apple aims to ensure more consistent and predictable income streams over time.
Updated Innovations and Features on the Horizon
- Upcoming iPhone Launches: The much-anticipated iPhone 17 Pro series is expected to roll out later this year with innovative features that have already begun generating buzz among tech enthusiasts.
- User Control on Mac Devices: A new guide released by Apple provides options for users who wish their MacBooks with silicon chips not to power up when opening the lid—a significant customization choice highlighted in recent support documents.
- Mighty Talk Show: The latest episode of The MacRumors Show delves into emerging reports surrounding upcoming devices like the fourth-generation iPhone SE which is rumored to feature an upgraded design reminiscent of Apple’s recent models.
- Inevitability of Next Software Update: As January concluded recently with updates including iOS version enhancements such as security upgrades and other features anticipated in future iterations like iOS 18.4 gathering interest from users worldwide。
A Look Ahead: Additional Services Coming Soon
This week holds promise as rumors suggest that a new event invitation feature known internally within Apple’s development team as ‘Confetti’ could soon emerge—revealing yet another avenue where users can simplify their social planning through digital means.
