Apple applied a slight downgrade to many of their AppleCare + plans on all MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M1 chip. The MacBook Air package is lowered to 199 dollars, while that of the 13-inch MacBook pro with M1 chip sits at 279.
You can check these new prices by configuring one of these computers in the online store and adding it to the cart, so that you are suggested to purchase the warranty extension marked with the new lower price. In the case of 16-inch Intel-based MacBook Pros, the AppleCare + package still costs 449 dollars and does not drop.
A cheaper warranty for fewer Mac failures?
Is this a first step following the upcoming change in Spanish warranty law? No, because the reduction has also been applied to several other countries including the United States. Maybe Apple started to see how the failure rate on Macs with an M1 chip is lower than on models with Intel, which translates into lower repair costs and the ability to afford to lower that price.
If you’ve recently purchased an AppleCare + plan for any of these Macs, don’t worry: Sources at MacRumors say you can call Apple to request a discount commensurate with this change. Now alright at the moment it is not official or guaranteed: the company has the right to refuse to offer you this discount following.
