Apple Ends Free Repairs for 'Single Hairline Cracks' on iPhones, Watches

Apple has changed its repair and warranty policy. The company has updated its policy for iPhone and Apple Watch this month. After the update, the company will not cover 'single hairline crack' in the standard warranty. Earlier, Apple Watch and iPhone used to get standard warranty even if there was a single hairline crack. For this, there should not have been any other marks of physical damage on the device. This warranty meant that if there was a minor crack in your phone or watch, you could get it repaired for free under warranty. Consumers will have to pay money However, now Apple has changed its policy. If any crack is found in your device, it will not be covered in warranty. Rather, such problems will be fixed under accidental damage. This means that you will have to pay money to get them repaired.

Information about this policy was given to Apple Store and Apple Authorized Service Providers a week ago. Service centers are now repairing the device under accidental damage even if there is a single crack on it. Consumers will have to pay for this.

However, single hairline cracks are still covered on the warranty of iPads and Macs. Apple has not given the reason for the change in its policy. This change is very important. Because it will directly affect consumers. They will now have to spend money for minor cracks, which were previously covered in the warranty. Also read: Will Apple's next CEO be from UP? Let us tell you that you will get information about screen replacement on Apple's website. It would be better if you are buying an Apple device, then also buy Apple Protection Plus. This is Apple's extended warranty, which also covers accidental cracks. However, there are some conditions in it.