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iPhone Duo: Skipping AppleCare+ Could Be $1,499 Mistake
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has revealed repair fees for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare+ coverage, with the highest charge for "other damage" reaching $1,499 in the U.S.
- Specific repair costs include $199 for back glass damage, $229 for battery replacement, and $49 for replacing the nano-texture cover layer above the inner display.
- Repair fees with AppleCare+ coverage are significantly lower, such as $0 for battery service under 80% capacity, $19 for cover layer damage, and $99 for inner display damage.
- AppleCare+ for the iPhone Duo is available at $19.99 per month, $199.99 per year, or $399 upfront, providing reduced repair costs and coverage for theft or loss at $149.
- The iPhone Duo is available for pre-order starting October 16, with the official launch set for October 23.
