AppleInsider Staff
In a pair of updates to its website on Wednesday, Apple revealed new, more expensive AppleCare+ rates for the soon-to-launch iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets, as well as a preparation guide and preorder tool for those looking to pick up one of the new models this weekend.
Under Apple's new warranty structure for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, both of which were unveiled during Wednesday's special event, customers are now charged $129.99 for a two-year AppleCare+ plan. The program provides coverage for two accidental damage claims with a per-incident service fee of $99.99.
Apple has slowly increased AppleCare+ for iPhone fees as the devices integrate more sophisticated hardware, like larger and more expensive displays. In 2013, for example, Apple upped AppleCare+ deductibles to $79 per incident with an initial $99 fee. It should be noted that the same $99 rate is still applicable to iPhone 6 models.
AppleCare+ can be purchased within 60 days of an applicable purchase and covers repair or replacement of the iPhone, its battery and included accessories for two years. While Apple has kept its warranty service in house for years, it was recently reported that Best Buy will begin offering authorized AppleCare+ products in its stores this month.
In a separate addition to the online store section of its newly integrated product pages, Apple introduced an iPhone 6s preorder preparedness guide to help streamline the process ahead of Saturday. Each year Apple sees some type of delay or system failure due to the crush of customers placing orders.
Apple suggests customers visit a special site to check upgrade eligibility prior to entering the preorder process, a step that could waste precious time when attempting to secure a launch day iPhone. In addition, buyers can visit the "Get ready to pre-order iPhone 6s" section in Apple's official Apple Store app and select "Remember Me" to store their wireless account details for automatic retrieval when preorders begin.
Preorders for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are slated to go live at 12:01 a.m. Pacific on Sept. 12.
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I've searched everywhere - the Apple Store app, the web site itself - I don't see a "remember me" button anywhere. Anyone else having the same problem or found it?
It is right at the top of the app. I see the options for AT&T next, but I do not see the option for Apple new phone every year option.
I'm in the app and I do not see a button or phrase anywhere "right at the top" that says "remember me" relating to saving the order to "remember" what you entered as the article states/implies. There's not even an "add to,cart" function yet so it can't be that.
Had the same issue but figured it out. In the App go to your Account and you will see the Remember Me. If it is already On turn it Off. Then turn it back on. It will then prompt you to enter your account info there and then do the check. It is tied to your specific phone number for that device and it will not let you change the number. If you were planning to use another number on your account as the upgrade it will not let you change the number. My son's phone now has the Apple App on and is ready to go. Hope that helps everyone because it was bugging me yesterday till playing around with it last night. Good luck to everyone Saturday morning!
Pre-order for the win! I will upgrade even though I have an iPhone 6plus. Ever since I became a parent I have upgraded every year as the camera is getting better and better and I want the best possible picture memories of our son. I am going to lobby for the better half to get a 6S from a 5S. I have noticed that the non-native apps on the Watch makes the iPhone a bit erratic in responsiveness. The added CPU performance will be a nice upgrade. I can't wait to have Live photos of my family as a Watch face! Life is good. PS. Does anyone know if the pre-order functionality allows for simultaneous trade-in of older iPhones?