Apple just launched a new device coverage plan. Here's how it works (and if you should get it)

Apple just launched a new product coverage plan called Apple Care One, offering consumers comprehensive accident coverage on up to three Apple devices for $20 a month. That includes iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches and AirPods. 

The plan's benefits include unlimited repairs for damage, 24/7 live support from Apple experts, battery replacement at no extra charge, and theft coverage for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. 

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The coverage service launches at a time when consumers are looking at their devices with longevity in mind. Economic uncertainties mean not everyone is going to be springing for the latest iPhone year after year, and Apple knows this all too well. 

If you're wondering how this stacks up against current Apple Care ...