Meanwhile, AppleCare Plus for Intel-based 13-inch MacBook Pro models still sits at $269. The MacBook Pro Apple Care Plus package now costs $249, down from $269. As spotted by MacRumors, the price of AppleCare Plus for the MacBook Air models has dropped from $249 to $199.
The price change affects MacBook Air with Apple’s M1 chip, the Intel-powered MacBook Air and the M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro. It also gives users two damage replacements every 12 months, with an additional charge of $99 for replacing the screen or outside of the laptop, or a $299 for “other damage.” Those fees are on top of the initial AppleCare Plus fee that customers pay upfront, but given that Apple’s laptops start at $999, it’s the sort of thing that could save money in the long run if you’re particularly accident prone.If you’re thinking about buying a new MacBook, then here’s some potentially good news: Apple has dropped the price of its AppleCare Plus extended warranty service for its current MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. If you’ve got an Intel-based Pro, on the other hand (which Apple does still offer, at least for now), you won’t be getting any discount - AppleCare Plus for that model will still cost the same $269 as before.ĪppleCare Plus for Macs extends the 90 days of coverage included with a new laptop to three years. Apple is applying the $199 price for the MacBook Air to both the M1 and Intel-based models, even though it no longer directly sells the Intel Airs.
If you’ve got an Intel-based laptop, those price cuts are a mixed bag. AppleCare for the new M1 Air now costs $199 (versus the old $249 price), while AppleCare for the M1 Pro is down $20 to $249, as spotted by MacRumors. Apple is cutting the prices for its AppleCare Plus extended warranty for both its M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops.