On July 22, 2026, Apple announced that it is expanding AppleCare+ in Japan by bringing theft and loss coverage to iPad and Apple Watch, and by introducing new subscription plans[1]. Theft and loss protection, previously centered on iPhone, now covers more devices, and customers can choose between monthly and one-year payment options. The result is a more flexible way to shape coverage around how you use and replace your devices.
Theft and Loss Coverage Extends to iPad and Apple Watch
The core of this update is the broader reach of theft and loss protection. A plan that used to focus on iPhone now also applies to iPad and Apple Watch. If you own an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, a single purchase of the AppleCare+ theft and loss plan lets you receive theft and loss coverage up to twice within a one-year period[1].
Kaiann Drance, Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing, said, "Starting today, customers in Japan can access Apple's most comprehensive theft and loss plans for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, giving them more flexibility in how they choose to support their devices"[1].
There are conditions for receiving theft and loss coverage. Find My must be enabled on the device both at the time the theft or loss occurs and throughout the entire claim process. A service fee also applies each time coverage is used[1].
Choose Between Monthly and One-Year Payments
The second change is the introduction of new subscription plans. Across all Apple products, customers can now choose between a monthly plan and a one-year plan, making it easier to hold coverage only for the period they need[1].
Whether you choose the monthly or the one-year plan, coverage begins immediately. Those who want short-term protection can pay by the month, while those who want long-term peace of mind can pay up front—matching coverage to individual usage is the heart of this new flexibility.
The other benefits of AppleCare+ remain unchanged. Coverage includes battery service, priority access to Apple experts, and unlimited repairs for accidental damage using genuine Apple parts. Repairs are available at Apple Store locations as well as through Apple's broad network of Apple Authorized Service Providers[1].
Enrollment Straight from the Settings App
Apple has also streamlined how customers enroll and buy. From the Settings app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, customers can view and purchase subscription options directly for their eligible devices, lowering the barrier to signing up[1].
AppleCare+ can also be purchased at Apple Store locations, on apple.com/jp, and at Apple product resellers. Apple provides full details on the options in Japan and how to enroll at apple.com/jp/applecare[1].
Summary
Apple has expanded AppleCare+ in Japan by extending theft and loss coverage to iPad and Apple Watch and introducing new subscription plans that can be paid monthly or annually. For iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, a single purchase provides theft and loss coverage up to twice within a one-year period, with Find My enablement and a service fee required. With familiar benefits like battery service and unlimited accidental-damage repair still intact, the clear step forward this time is the wider choice of payment options.
