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AppleCare+ program rolled out for iPad 3, usual terms apply

If you’re going to snag an iPad 3, it never hurts to have it under warranty. Per MacNN, in tandem with announcing a third-generation iPad, Apple has also brought its AppleCare+ warranty option to the tablet. By default an iPad is only given a limited one-year warranty, with 90 days of free support. Paying US$99 […]

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Sprint passes on offering iPhone insurance, users to have to find other provider

iPhone insurance is always a useful thing to have. Just don’t expect it to come from Sprint. Per SprintFeed, Sprint has apparently voted down the idea of having its Total Equipment Protection plans available for the iPhone 4S or current iPhone 4 model. According to a leaked slide, the iPhone 4S (or 4) won’t be […]

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Apple unveils AppleCare+, adds limited coverage for user-caused damage

Always have a backup plan. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Tuesday introduced AppleCare+ for iPhone, a new extended warranty service that combines traditional tech support, software support, and hardware support with the addition of the company’s first accidental damage plan. Like the traditional $US69 version of AppleCare for iPhone that it replaces, the new US$99 AppleCare+ […]

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Apple iPhone web site hints towards at unlocked iPhone 4S model for sale

If you’re planning to snag an iPhone 4S, you might want to insure it. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, wording on Apple’s iPhone page suggests that it will be offered unlocked. The below excerpt is directly from Apple’s FAQ for the device (relevant portions in bold for emphasis): “If I lose my iPhone, can I […]

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AT&T to raise iPhone insurance rates by $2/month on October 4th

It never hurts to be protected…and you can take that any way you want. Per Electronista, AT&T has confirmed that insurance costs will be going up for AT&T iPhone owners on October 4th, as rumored, a page on the carrier’s website reveals. Come October 5th, insurance rates are scheduled to jump from US$5 to US$7, […]