Do you need AppleCare?

A You’ve just upgraded your Apple device, congratulations! There’s something that Apple doesn’t include in the box, but gives with every new product sold, and that’s AppleCare. Think of it as a Golden Ticket to the Genius Bar, giving you 90 days of free help and advice on every aspect of your new device, from software to hardware. For coverage beyond that, you have five options: the Apple Limited Warranty; the AppleCare Protection Plan (APP); AppleCare+; insurance through your mobile provider or home insurer; or the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015. So, which is the right one for you?

Let’s deal with the last option first: the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015. This piece of legislation applies to any product you buy for up to six years from the moment it’s delivered (not