Apple said today that “rear-only glass” damage to the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models is now eligible for repair under AppleCare + for a reduced fee of $ 29 in the United States, $ 39 in Canada, $ 25 in the UK or the equivalent in other countries.

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Prior to this change, the cracked or damaged rear glass of an iPhone 12 cost $ 99 to repair if the device was covered by an AppleCare + plan.

To be eligible for the $ 29 repair, the iPhone must be covered by AppleCare + and have no additional damage beyond the damaged rear glass that prevents Apple from replacing the rear glass, such as a bent or dented enclosure.

According to Apple, discounted rear glass repairs are not available on models prior to the iPhone 12. You can learn more about the iPhone repair and service website and the recently updated AppleCare + terms and conditions. .

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