AppleCare doesn’t cover hairline cracks on the iPhone and Apple Watch anymore

As of June 2024, Apple is no longer covering “single hairline cracks” under its standard AppleCare warranty for iPhones and Apple Watches, according to sources for 9to5Mac. Until now, the company has been willing to repair or replace a device for free as long as there was no clear point of impact that caused a crack, or any other visible damage. News of the change was reportedly disseminated to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers earlier this week.