Apple expands Theft and Loss coverage to iPad and Apple Watch with new AppleCare+ plans

Apple is expanding its device protection offerings by bringing Theft and Loss coverage to the iPad and Apple Watch for the first time, a change set to roll out on July 24. Until now, these plans were exclusive to the iPhone, leaving tablet and wearable owners with standard AppleCare+ coverage that only addressed accidental damage and battery issues.

The updated option will be available as a standalone plan, separate from Apple’s newly introduced AppleCare One bundle. Customers will be able to cover up to two cases of theft or loss within a year, along with unlimited incident-based repairs, giving iPad and Apple Watch owners the same level of security that iPhone users have had for years. Pricing in the United States will start at 4.99 dollars per month or 49.99 dollars per year for iPad owners, while Apple Watch users can opt in for 2.99 dollars per month or 29.99 dollars annually.

For customers who prefer a single subscription, AppleCare One will still offer theft and loss protection across all enrolled products, including the iPad and Apple Watch. However, those who want to stick with individual coverage now have a more comprehensive safety net without needing to join the bundle plan.

With this move, Apple is extending a key protection feature to more of its mobile lineup, though devices such as the Mac, HomePod, Apple TV, AirPods, and Vision Pro remain excluded from Theft and Loss coverage for now. The change marks another step in Apple’s ongoing push to make its protection plans more flexible while appealing to a wider range of device owners.