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AppleCare One insurance for multiple devices finally expands outside the US
Apple has expanded AppleCare One, its single-plan insurance for multiple devices such as iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and MacBooks, beyond the US for the first time. A year after its US launch, the service will roll out to the UK, France, Germany and Australia from 4th August, giving customers in those markets a simpler, unified alternative to taking out separate AppleCare+ policies for each device.
In the UK, AppleCare One will cost £16.99 a month for three devices, with extra devices covered at £4.99 a month each; France's pricing is €20.99 and €5.99 respectively, broadly matching the US rate of $20 and $6. The plan mirrors AppleCare+ with theft and loss cover, including accidental damage repairs, battery replacement and priority support, and can also cover existing devices up to four years old in good condition. Apple is simultaneously extending theft and loss cover to iPad and Apple Watch under standard AppleCare+ in the UK, though whether AppleCare One saves money depends on the devices involved — it tends to favour owners of higher-end kit or those insuring several devices, while basic single-device coverage can work out cheaper separately.
In short
- AppleCare One multi-device insurance launches in UK, France, Germany, Australia on 4 August.
- UK pricing: £16.99/month for three devices, £4.99 per extra device.
- Savings depend on device value; better deal for higher-end or multiple gadgets.
Explained simply
AppleCare One is Apple's insurance plan that allows customers to protect multiple devices under a single monthly subscription. It covers accidental damage, theft, loss and battery issues across devices such as iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and MacBooks, offering priority technical support as well.
Previously, Apple customers who wanted insurance for multiple devices had to purchase separate AppleCare+ policies for each one, making it more complicated and often more expensive to get comprehensive protection. AppleCare One solves this by combining cover into one unified plan that customers can manage more easily.
The service is designed to appeal particularly to customers who own several Apple devices or those with higher-end models, where the combined costs can work out more favourably than buying protection separately. For customers with basic devices, buying individual policies may still be more cost-effective depending on their specific circumstances.
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