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AppleCare+ Changes Announced in Japan

MacRumors • Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Apple today announced that AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss coverage is now available for the iPad and Apple Watch in Japan, after previously being limited to the iPhone there. In addition, monthly and annual AppleCare+ plans are now available for a wider range of Apple products in Japan. Tag: AppleCare This article, " AppleCare+ Changes Announced in Japan " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple today announced that AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss coverage is now available for the iPad and Apple Watch in Japan, after previously being limited to the iPhone there.

In addition, monthly and annual AppleCare+ plans are now available for a wider range of Apple products in Japan.

Tag: AppleCare This article, " AppleCare+ Changes Announced in Japan " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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