Overview
- Reports published Wednesday say Apple increased monthly AppleCare+ for new Mac and iPad enrollments by $0.50 and raised annual plans by $5 in the U.S.
- The change applies only to new sign-ups so existing AppleCare+ subscribers will retain their current rates for now.
- AppleCare One and multi-device pricing remain unchanged, making the bundle comparatively more economical for customers who cover several devices.
- Example device prices moved modestly higher, with AppleCare+ for a 13‑inch MacBook Air listed at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year, up from $7.49/$74.99.
- The small service increase follows recent Mac and iPad hardware price hikes tied to global memory shortages and higher component costs and could influence repair and coverage costs at scale or prompt further small adjustments timed to major product launches.