Starting next week, Apple retail stores will no longer offer one-time purchase versions of AppleCare+ plans. That according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.
Gurman says that instead, the stores will only offer AppleCare+ as a subscription. For example, currently AppleCare+ for the iPhone 16 Pro Max costs $9.99 per month, or $199 upfront for two years. The two year option would no longer be available in Apple’s stores.
He said AppleCare+ will remain available as a one-time purchase on Apple’s online store, at least for the near future.
Gurman did not specify if this policy change is limited to the U.S. or will apply worldwide.
Apple is likely making this move as it makes more profit from ongoing AppleCare subscriptions, hopefully boosting its Services revenue.