Big changes coming to AppleCare this fall: warranty subscriptions, in-store iOS device repairs, more [u] In a town hall session held on Thursday, Apple informed tech staff that major changes to the AppleCare and AppleCare+ service programs will be enacted starting this fall, with a broadening of current policies likely to cut costs and make the service more attractive to consumers. Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 70
Deals: MacMall 3% coupons expire at midnight; Amazon slashes 15" MacBook Pro Retina by $389 With just days to go before the start of the official holiday shopping season, we're seeing some Apple authorized resellers jump the gun with early deals. Meanwhile, today marks the last chance to take advantage of AppleInsider's 3% Mac discount codes during the 2012 calendar year. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 3
AppleCare pulled from Italian stores over antitrust flap Apple confirmed on Tuesday that it has stopped selling its AppleCare extended protection plan in its Italian stores, and cut off distribution to authorized resellers, in response to continuing antitrust concerns associated with EU warranty laws. Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 57
MacBook Pro Retina supply improving as both models now in stock at MacMall It will be several more weeks before Apple is expected to eliminate the backlog of orders for its new MacBook Pro with Retina display over at  its online store, but one of the company's resellers said this week it's ready to ship both models immediately with added savings. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 17
Portuguese consumer group to sue Apple over AppleCare The Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection (DECO) announced intentions to move forward with a lawsuit against Apple over information provided on the company's website which allegedly misleads buyers into purchasing the add-on AppleCare Protection Plan. Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 40
Discounted MacBook Pros with Retina display now in stock; 50% off AppleCare While Apple's online store continues to list wait times of 2 to 3 weeks on new orders for its 15-inch MacBook Pros with Retina display, one of the company's authorized resellers — which is also offering AppleInsider readers the lowest prices anywhere — has received stock of the high-end model and is ready ship the new notebooks immediately. Separately, a second reseller is offering additional savings when purchasing new Macs alongside AppleCare. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 27
Apple loses appeal of $1.2M AppleCare ruling in Italy Apple lost an appeal of an Italian case that fined the company 900,000 euros, or roughly $1.2 million, for allegedly not furnishing an adequate amount of information regarding mandated product guarantees and warranty stipulations. Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 40
AT&T also teases "exciting" announcement; $99 AppleCare+ rumored for new iPad As Apple is expected to take the wraps off its next-generation iPad on Wednesday, AT&T Wireless has joined rival Verizon in trumpeting an "exciting new addition" to its line-up that is coming soon to the carrier. Also, a new report claims Apple will offer $99 AppleCare+ for iPad warranty coverage for the new tablet. Josh Ong 14 years ago 28
AppleCare+ now available 30 days after purchase Apple has amended the terms for its AppleCare+ iPhone warranty and accidental damage coverage, allowing customers 30 days to opt in to the service that was previously only available at time of purchase. Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 18
