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Apple won't sell AppleCare in Italy, updates warranty terms on website

by Steven Sande (Nov 12th, 2012)

Apple and Italy's Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (Competition and Market Authority) have been at odds for a while over the AppleCare Protection Plan. The European Union requires sellers to provide a two-year mandatory warranty on products, and fined Apple US$1.2 million ...

Apple fined in Italy for poor communication around warranty policy

by Dave Caolo (Dec 27th, 2011)

Apple has been fined 900 thousand Euros by the Italian Antitrust Authority [Google translation], citing unfair business practices against consumers. Specifically, the ruling cites two offenses against Apple, Apple Sales International and Apple Retail Italy. First, the judgement says that Apple's ...

AppleCare+ for iPhone covers accidental damage

by Steven Sande (Oct 4th, 2011)

One good accessory purchase for any iPhone buyer is AppleCare, but now Apple has upped the ante with a new product called AppleCare+ -- they'll now cover accidental damage to your iPhone. AppleCare+ ($US99) must be purchased at the same time that you buy your new iPhone, and covers up to two ...

Which peripherals are covered under AppleCare?

by Lauren Hirsch (Sep 11th, 2009)

In the wake of our earlier post on possibly time-bombed Time Capsules, there was some confusion as to whether or not the Time Capsule would be covered under any AppleCare Protection Plan you might have. The suggestion was made in the comments to Mel's post that extended coverage would apply, but we ...

New AppleCare packaging - get that same comprehensive care in a sleek new box

by Laurie A. Duncan (Oct 25th, 2006)

TUAW Reader Jett alerted us to another update we overlooked yesterday. Along with the launch of the new MacBook Pro came new AppleCare packaging and a slick, new AppleCare product page. I haven't seen the new box up close yet but it looks like it's styled and sized in line with Apple's recent ...