AppleCare One is coming to the UK here's why it could be a good deal for iPad and Apple Watch owners

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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AppleCare One launches in the UK in August 2026 and will make it cheaper to cover multiple devices for repairs, theft and loss.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter AppleCare One is launching in the UK from August It'll be available for older devices as well as new purchases It's 16.99 per month for three devices, 4.99 p/month for each additional device AppleCare, Apple 's extended warranty for its devices, is expanding. A new AppleCare One bundle comes to the UK on August 4 2026 and could make it cheaper for you to cover multiple Apple products. It also lets you cover older devices rather than just new purchases.

At the moment, you've got 60 days from purchase to take out AppleCare+ coverage. That gives you free 24/7 tech support, subsidised battery replacements if your device's battery drops below 80% capacity, and unlimited accidental damage repairs including liquid damage. AppleCare One expands the eligibility to cover devices up to four years old (one year for AirPods) provided they're in good condition. In some cases that may require a trip to the Apple Store to check the condition of an older device before you can add it to the plan. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

One of the important changes is that Apple has expanded Theft and Loss coverage, which protects you for up to two incidences of theft or loss per year, to cover the Apple Watch and iPad as well as the iPhone. You can get that cover as part of AppleCare One, or take out a standalone plan for a single device.

The other key difference is that AppleCare One is a rolling subscription rather than a fixed term extended warranty for example, if you upgrade your iPhone and trade in your old one, the AppleCare One plan will now cover your new iPhone. You may like Apple debuts new annual App Store subscriptions with monthly payments Apple price hikes live all the latest on new Mac, iPad and HomePod prices Apples expensive, inflexible app subscriptions need a total overhaul here's why

As ever with bundles, how much you save depends on the particular products
you have. But you can potentially save up to 11.48 per month compared to the cost of individual AppleCare+ subscriptions. AppleCare+ has different prices for different models. AppleCare One is a flat rate subscription. (Image credit: Apple) How much can you save with AppleCare One? AppleCare One is 16.99 per month to cover three devices. You can add additional cover for 4.99 per month per additional device. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Let's say you have an iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and a 13-inch M5 iPad Pro. Individually, AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss will cost you 11.99, 4.99 and 8.49 per month. That's a total of 25.47, so the AppleCare One bundle is going to save you 8.48 per month.

For more modest devices the savings are smaller, but the additional device eligibility may still make AppleCare One an attractive option.

For example I have an iPhone 16 Pro and an Apple Watch Series 10, both of which are currently covered by AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, but I didn't take out cover for my iPad Pro and the 60-day window has long closed. I'm currently paying 15.98 per month to cover my phone and watch; it'd cost just 1.01 per month more to cover an eligible iPad or iPad Pro although sadly my iPad is an M1 so it's too old to be included. What to read next Apple is putting up prices on Apple Music and Apple One plans The best cheap Apple Watch deals and sales for June 2026 Subscribing to YouTube Premium via
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It's worth noting that the AppleCare One bundle is for devices on the same Apple account. That means you can't cover family devices linked to other
Apple accounts, even if they're in your Family Sharing group. And for some older devices you may need to confirm that they're in "good condition" by taking them to the Apple Store.

As a long time AppleCare customer I think AppleCare One looks good, and it'll save you money if you have three or more devices to cover. My only worry is that it's a subscription, and if there's one thing we know about tech giants' subscription services is that their prices always go up.

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