Apple expands AppleCare+ theft and loss coverage to iPad and Apple Watch in four countries
Apple has announced that AppleCare+ with theft and loss protection for iPad and Apple Watch will launch in four additional markets — Australia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom — starting Tuesday, August 4. The plans extend Apple’s hardware protection by adding specific coverage for devices that are lost or stolen.
Availability
AppleCare+ with theft and loss for iPad and Apple Watch will be available in Australia, France, Germany and the UK from August 4. Apple previously offered the same theft-and-loss option for iPhone in these markets.
What the theft-and-loss coverage includes
The plan allows up to two theft or loss incidents every 12 months, each subject to a service fee. Standard AppleCare+ benefits remain in place, including coverage for accidental damage repairs and 24/7 priority technical support.
Known pricing examples (iPhone)
Apple has already published pricing for iPhone AppleCare+ with theft and loss in these countries. For example, in the UK AppleCare+ with theft and loss for an iPhone 17 Pro is listed at £11.99 per month or £239 as a one‑time payment, with a £109 service fee per theft or loss incident. These figures apply to the iPhone and are provided for illustration; Apple has not published specific prices for iPad or Apple Watch in the announcement.
AppleCare One launching at the same time
AppleCare One, another tier in the AppleCare lineup, will also arrive on August 4 in the same four countries. The announcement did not include detailed pricing or the precise differences between AppleCare One and other plans.
What to do next
Apple is broadening its hardware-protection options in Europe and Australia by adding theft-and-loss coverage beyond the iPhone. For exact pricing and terms for iPad and Apple Watch in each market, consult Apple’s local product pages or the details released at the time the plans go on sale.
