If you have, or are looking to buy, an apple iphone, youre probably wondering if you really need applecare. Answer our poll and ill send out the results in a few days. And only applecare products give you onestop service and support from apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call. According to the verge, both phones feature a pixel density of 458 ppi. Squaretrade offers the option for someone to fix your device at your home or work, and will also refund the repair or replacement cost if.
Oct 21, 2011 squaretrade waives the deductible if you have a local repair option which i do. But it doesnt cover loss or theft, nor does it offer any technical support. Help desk support, os support, and enterprise support solutions. I didnt want to purchase the protection plans and need to file a claim at a later date only to find out that the. Then go to an apple store and get a replacement phone. With the iphone 6 being such a hot commodity, theft can be a big problem. Squaretrade 2year ipad warranty plan costco wholesale. Sep, 2018 the xs max is the largest iphone ever with a 6.
Squaretrade launches iphone x protection plan geeky gadgets. Accidental damage isnt covered by the apple warranty. Currently, applecares iphone repair breakdown is as. What happens to my item after my claim is approved. After all, applecare iphone insurance is expensive. It looks like the amazon applecare isnt applecare plus, so it doesnt cover damaged ipads. Lets say you buy the latest iphone every year, keep it for two years, and youre a little clumsyyou tend break the screen once on every iphone you own during its life. Squaretrade does cover liquid damage, including full immersion, so it covers you if you drop your iphone in the toilet or into a pitcher of beer it happens. But apple care plus does not cover stolenlost phone. It provides 90 days of customer support and limited damage coverage for a year. Personally, if i have to mail in my broken phone, i would rather stay with the carriers insurance. Sep 12, 20 squaretrade is a company that specialises in providing thirdparty warranty for gadgets like the iphone and ipad.
Cheaper than apple care and i can transfer the warranty onto any new phones later on. This has the sideeffect of eliminating any worries about oversensitive moisture sensors on iphones. You can find on iphone, apple watches, macs, and more. Oct 12, 2017 squaretrade offers the option for someone to fix your device at your home or work, and will also refund the repair or replacement cost if you go to apple to get your iphone fixed in addition to. In this column, join us as we do a sidebyside comparison of applecare with other warranty plans available. I would not trust anyone other than apple for iphone x repair, with faceid new technology. Squaretrade put the new iphone 6 and 6 plus to the test to find out. Squaretrade says you have to purchase the insurance within 30 days of the phone purchase for it to be valid. Squaretrade is a good deal for iphone, if you do not live close to apple store, and welling to use 3rd party repair. Not all android and iphone insurance is built the same, and we hope you dont come to that realization too late. If the ipad is purchased online at, then the squaretrade service plan must be purchased within 30 days from receipt of ipad. Sep 26, 2014 for all iphone 6 customers, apple itself offers a oneyear warranty called applecare. For all iphone 6 customers, apple itself offers a oneyear warranty called applecare. Applecare plus versus squaretrade apple ipad forum.
Apr 24, 2020 squaretrade an allstate company covers accidental damage from drops and spills, as well as mechanical malfunctions. Should you need repair or replacement, there are convenient service options. After six drops from 4 feet high, squaretrade reports that the iphone 6 was barely damaged, while the iphone 6 plus saw its front and back panels separate and. So if you find a promo code, you can get some serious discounts.
You can either take your iphone to the apple retail store to get it serviced or mail your iphone. Sep 25, 2014 well iphone warranty provider squaretrade was able to dunk both the 6 and 6 plus for 10 seconds without any real damage. Squaretrade tests the new iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus duration. I hope i never drop my shiny new iphone into a swimming pool. Protection from drops, liquid spills and other accidents. Sep 11, 2014 if you are planning on purchasing the new iphone 6 or iphone 6 plus when they are available later this month, it would probably be wise to consider the various insurance options available to protect your expensive purchase. Verizon total mobile protection, sprint total equipment protection plus.
Do you really need applecare for your new iphone 6. Squaretrade is also able to match applecare with the ipad while also offering a slightly more inclusive plan, if youre again willing to hold out for the right promotion. Yet extended warranty service provider squaretrade calls the x the most breakable, highestpriced, most expensive to repair iphone. If theres an issue with your item while the original warranty is still active, your claim will be referred to the manufacturer.
Squaretrade is a company that specialises in providing thirdparty warranty for gadgets like the iphone and ipad. Squaretrades iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus breakability test. Your plan begins on the date you purchased your item and is inclusive of the manufacturers warranty period. Mar 09, 2015 squaretrade put the new iphone 6 and 6 plus to the test to find out. Like other extended warranties, squaretrade coverage only begins when the manufacturers warranty ends typically up to one year from the date of purchase. It provides 90 days of customer support and limited damage coverage for. Well iphone warranty provider squaretrade was able to dunk both the 6 and 6 plus for 10 seconds without any real damage. The squaretrade service plan must be purchased within 30 days of purchasing the ipad in a warehouse.
If needed, i can get a repair done locally and then squaretrade will reimburse me. Squaretrade protection plans sold on amazon only cover products purchased within the last 30 days. Squaretrade offers warranties similar to applecare, but are not affiliated with or licensed by apple. Squaretrade covers you for drops, spills, and malfunctions, and while the company doesnt have retail outlets for instore fixes, it does offer free twoway shipping. Squaretrade an allstate company covers accidental damage from drops and spills, as well as mechanical malfunctions. For squaretrade, the warranty costs depends on the product. Well i preordered 2 iphone 6 pluses and they took almost 2 months to come in. But the reality is the iphone x is gaining an early reputation for being fragile and a broken phone will cost you even more dearly. While this is indeed nice to have, especially for those of us who like to. Squaretrades strength is that its competitive with apples warranty. Apple says the x has the most durable glass ever in a smartphone.
Oct 03, 2014 iphone 4, iphone 3gs, iphone 3g, original iphone. Because apple designs iphone, ios, and many applications, iphone is a truly integrated system. The attractive part about apple care plus is that you can just walk in to an apple store and talk to a real person. Extend your service coverage for your apple device and get onestop service and support from apple experts. We are an enthusiast site dedicated to everything apple iphone. You can find phones from prepaid phones and unlocked phones like cricket phones, verizon prepaid phones and more. After six drops from 4 feet high, squaretrade reports that the iphone 6 was barely damaged, while the iphone 6 plus saw its front and back panels separate and the sound stopped working shortly. A sidebyside comparison of iphone 6 insurance and warranty plans. You can check out all of your options, whether youre looking for a new iphone like the iphone 11 pro max, 11 pro max and iphone 11 pro max price, or an older iphone, such as. Best iphone warranty options to consider cult of mac. The good thing about either is that if you get a new iphone, you can always cancel the current covered phone and get your portion of what you paid back.
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