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Apple will replace a degraded AirPods battery for $49 per earbud ($98 for a pair) rather than repair them in-house, and charges $79 per earbud for AirPods Max battery swaps. AppleCare customers can get free replacements if battery health drops below 80%, and Apple also sells replacement earbuds and charging cases at set prices for lost or damaged components.
Following its release, reviewers of the $2,000 iPhone Duo are advising buyers to purchase AppleCare+ or AppleCare One coverage despite the added cost. The recommendation stems from the inherent fragility of foldable phone design as it currently stands in 2026, which makes out-of-warranty repairs especially costly.
Apple published its repair price list for the newly launched iPhone Duo foldable, which starts at $1,999. Costs range from $49 for cover layer damage up to $999 for the inner display and $1,499 for unspecified 'other damage,' with AppleCare+ cutting those prices dramatically, including a $99 inner display repair.
Woot is selling refurbished-condition Apple Magic Keyboards for iPad Air and iPad Pro models at steep discounts, including a 13-inch iPad Air version for $129 versus its usual $319 price. The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro versions are priced at $159 and $199 respectively. Woot notes the units carry only a 90-day warranty and aren't covered by AppleCare, though it describes them as being in near-new condition.
An early hands-on report on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 notes that the device's display crease feels notably soft compared to the rest of the screen. The reviewer questions whether this softness is an intentional design trade-off or a potential durability issue.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo, priced from $1999 to $3199, features an inner display cover that can be peeled off and replaced once creasing becomes visible, hardware lead Kate Bergeron confirmed. The replacement costs $19 for AppleCare customers and $49 without it.
Apple has published out-of-warranty repair pricing for its new foldable iPhone Duo, which starts at $1,999 for 256GB and reaches $3,199 for 2TB. Repairs range from $49 for cover layer damage to $999 for inner display replacement and $1,499 for unspecified 'other damage,' according to Apple's support documentation.
Apple has published estimated out-of-warranty repair costs for its new iPhone Duo, ranging from $49 for cover layer damage to $1,499 for general 'other damage'. Inner display repairs cost $999 and battery service costs $229, while AppleCare+ is priced at $19.99 per month and sharply lowers many of these fees.
Apple has published out-of-warranty repair pricing for its foldable iPhone Duo, with costs ranging from $49 for cover layer damage up to $999 for inner display damage and $1,499 for unspecified "other damage." With AppleCare Plus, which costs $19.99 monthly, $199.99 yearly, or $399 flat, many repairs drop sharply, including $0 battery service and $99 for inner display or other accidental damage. The device starts at $1,999, launching October 23rd with preorders beginning Friday.
Apple has introduced a 'Get Ready' feature on its Online Store and Apple Store app, letting customers pick their iPhone Duo model, color, storage, carrier, trade-in and accessories ahead of time. Shoppers can also set up payment and shipping details before pre-orders officially open on Friday. Apple will then automatically place the order once the purchase window begins.
Apple has published service pricing for its newly announced $299 HomeView smart display, ahead of shipments starting November 13. Repairs without AppleCare are listed at $279 under a single 'Other damage' category, while AppleCare users face a $39 accidental damage fee, with no distinction made between the standard and wall-mounted models.
A review of AppleCare+ costs for the Apple Watch SE finds that three years of coverage runs just under $90, rising to $159 with one accidental damage claim and $209 with a theft or loss claim. Out-of-warranty repairs on the SE 3 cost $99 for a battery and $199 for other damage on the GPS model, or $229 for cellular models, with no theft option available without coverage.