Apple raises AppleCare+ prices for new Mac and iPad plans

Apple has raised the price of its AppleCare extended warranty and repair service for new Mac and iPad customers, adding a modest but notable cost increase to hardware that recently became more expensive. The change, effective July 15, 2026, adds $0.50 to monthly plans and $5 to annual plans for new sign-ups, while existing subscribers will continue paying their current rates.

For example, coverage for a 13-inch MacBook Air now costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually, up from $7.49 and $74.99. Similar increases apply across Apple's computer and tablet lineup, including the Mac mini, Mac Studio, iMac, MacBook Pro, and all iPad models from the standard iPad to the high-end M5 iPad Pro. The company's multi-device AppleCare One plan, introduced last year, remains unaffected, starting at $19.99 per month to cover three devices.

This adjustment follows significant price hikes across Apple's hardware portfolio last month. The company raised prices on its entire iPad and Mac lineup, as well as the Vision Pro, HomePod, and Apple TV, with increases ranging from $30 on the HomePod mini to $4,200 on the high-end Mac Studio. At the time, CEO Tim Cook attributed the hardware increases to an...