Written by Mohit Singhania | Published on: July 24, 2025
If you own more than one Apple device, this new plan changes everything.
Apple just made protecting your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch a whole lot simpler and cheaper. The company has launched AppleCare One, a new subscription that bundles protection for up to three devices into one ₹1,700 per month plan. No more juggling multiple AppleCare Plus plans. No more choosing between your wallet and your gadgets. This is one plan to cover them all.
Apple finally simplifies AppleCare with One plan
AppleCare Plus was useful. AppleCare One is essential.
For $19.99 a month (roughly ₹1,700), Apple now lets you protect any three Apple devices from iPhones and iPads to Apple Watches and MacBooks under a single subscription. If you have more than three, you can add extra devices anytime for ₹500 per month each.
This is not just a plan. It is Apple’s way of saying, “We know you own more than one thing. Let’s make that easier.”
What’s included in AppleCare One?
Cracked screen? Dead battery? Lost Watch? All of it is covered.
AppleCare One includes everything that made AppleCare Plus valuable: unlimited accidental damage repairs, priority 24/7 support, battery service, and Apple-certified repairs. But it also adds something new.
For the first time ever, theft and loss protection now applies not just to iPhones, but also to iPads and Apple Watches. If you are someone who works or travels with these devices, that single change could save you thousands.
One price, multiple devices — here’s the value
This is where Apple’s new plan really shines.
Instead of ₹2,600 or more per month for three separate AppleCare Plus plans, AppleCare One brings it all under ₹1,700. That is nearly ₹1,000 in savings every month for the same level of protection.
There is no device-based pricing. Whether you are covering a budget iPad or a ₹2 lakh MacBook Pro, the price stays the same.
Got an old iPhone or iPad? Still covered
Here’s the twist: you don’t need to buy new Apple gear to get this plan.
If your iPhone, iPad, or Mac is up to four years old and still in good condition, you can add it to AppleCare One. AirPods and Beats headphones have a one-year eligibility window. Apple may ask for a remote diagnostic check or an in-store evaluation before approval, but once your device clears that, it is protected.
Still using your iPhone 12 from college? You are in.
Swap, trade, upgrade — the plan moves with you
AppleCare One is not just protection. It is a fluid membership.
Trade in your iPhone or Watch? Apple will automatically remove it from your plan and replace it with the new device. You can swap products in or out whenever you want, without penalties or paperwork. It is as flexible as your upgrade cycle.
You upgrade. Your plan upgrades with you. Automatically.
What about India?
Here’s the catch. AppleCare One is only available in the US for now.
But Apple knows exactly where its growth is coming from. India is one of Apple’s fastest-growing markets, with millions of multi-device users. With the launch of official Apple Stores and more iPhones sold than ever before, AppleCare One landing in India seems more like a “when” than an “if.”
If this pilot program finds success in the US, expect a rollout in 2026.
Final thoughts
For once, AppleCare feels like it is built for real users, not just Apple’s bottom line.
AppleCare One takes everything annoying about device protection and turns it into a simple, sensible, cost-saving service. If you are deep into the Apple ecosystem, this is a smart move. Three devices, one plan, full protection.
If you only own a single iPhone, you can stick to regular AppleCare Plus. But the moment you buy that second Apple product, this plan becomes the better option.
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