Apple has raised the subscription rate for its monthly AppleCare+ coverage for the iPhone, raising the cost of the coverage by 50 cents for all iPhone models in the U.S. Standard AppleCare+ for iPhone 16 models is now $10.49. The prior monthly price was $9.99. It continues to include the standard AppleCare plan, as well as theft and loss coverage.
Apple has not yet increased the price of a two-year AppleCare+ subscription, nor has it increased service fees or deductibles.
The prices of AppleCare+ subscription plans for the iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch have not yet been increased.
Apple’s monthly AppleCare+ subscription rate increase comes as Apple is preparing to shift AppleCare+ subscription options to subscriptions, phasing out one-time purchasing options for the plan in retail stores.
Starting next week, Apple retail stores will no longer offer one-time purchase versions of AppleCare+ plans.
AppleCare+ will remain available as a one-time purchase on Apple’s online store, at least for the near future.