A misplaced iPhone 17 Pro Max always feels like you’ve been punched in the gut, which is why the astute decision would always be to pay a monthly AppleCare+ fee that covers theft and loss. One lucky customer, who may not have known that he would fall into this specific circumstance, recounts how Apple sent a new unit touting eight times the internal memory of the first one. Keeping in mind the ludicrous premium the technology giant charges for storage upgrades, whether it’s an iPhone or a Mac, getting a replacement with more space than before will always put a sparkle in your eyes.
On Reddit, ScienceFuture2300 has said that his 256GB version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max got lost, and after he filed for a claim, he ended up stumbling upon a pleasant surprise. Instead of getting the same replacement unit with the same storage count, the person received a 2TB version, saving him $800, assuming he lives in the U.S. Whether or not it’s Apple’s mistake of not performing the necessary due diligence, we can bet that no one will ever say no to an iPhone 17 Pro Max with 2TB of onboard space.
Going through the comments, we learn that there’s a possibility that Apple didn’t have the exact color belonging to the lost iPhone 17 Pro Max, so the company ended up giving a higher capacity variant for absolutely no extra cost. Assuming you currently own one of the Cupertino firm’s flagships but aren’t paying for AppleCare+, you can check out the details below to learn what you’ll get in exchange for a monthly fee.
The new replacement unit of the iPhone 17 Pro Max featuring 2TB of storage / Image credits – Reddit (ScienceFuture2300)
“AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss includes coverage if your iPhone is lost or stolen, up to two times every year. And AppleCare One includes coverage if your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch is lost or stolen, up to three times every year. Each incident is subject to a deductible, and taxes may apply. Theft and loss coverage requires you to have Find My enabled on your device at the time it is lost or stolen and throughout the claims process.”
Also, for those wondering, this isn’t the first time Apple has provided a significantly upgraded device or machine as a replacement unit without charging a dime from the customer. On one separate occasion, an Intel-powered 2018 MacBook Pro owner was provided with an M4 Max MacBook Pro, with the configuration costing upwards of more than $4,000, at no extra charge. In another similar incident, an M5 MacBook Pro was given to a 2019 MacBook Pro owner, but the customer still criticized Apple for its specific business practices.
News Source: Reddit
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