[Someone1234]

That "unlimited" thing only impacts a very small number of devices. It is a better headline than reality. Previously you could have two accidental damage incidents PER YEAR, which means four for a standard Applecare+ 24 months plan.

How many people, realistically, had over four accidental damage incidents in a two-year period wherein they benefit from this "unlimited" change? As I said, it is good marketing, a very niche change in reality.

[dkonofalski]

I don't even have a case on my phone (and never have on any phone in the past) and have never had an incident. I know at least 5 people that have broken their phones more than 4 times per year and they all use cases. Some people just do not treat their electronics like the expensive devices they are.

[synaesthesisx]

I do not use cases, and have dropped my naked iPhone 13 Pro Max many many times (with $29 screen replacements via AppleCare, I'm fine taking the risk). This phone has literally hit concrete and has yet to crack, a testament to the durability improvements.

[shuntress]

Some people expect their expensive tools to withstand the rigors of daily use.

[dkonofalski]

Dropping devices on concrete is not "daily use". That's like saying that people should expect cars to be unaffected by randomly crashing into walls.

[joshmanders]

Not to mention I've dropped mine a LOT. scratched up screen, dings in the sides, everything. (No case/protection at all too) It definitely withstands daily use. Dropping it 4-5 times a day every day however probably slowly chips away at the sturdiness of the device.

[shuntress]

> Some people just do not treat their electronics like the expensive devices they are

Phones hit the floor sometimes. It just happens and it is normal in daily use.

You aren't wrong that phones are expensive devices but your comment oozes a toxic elitist "PEBCAK" attitude similar to something like "The antennas are VERY well designed you're just holding it wrong"*

[dkonofalski]

Of course they do. Most phones, iPhones included, can withstand the occasional drop without any issue. That's clearly not what we're talking about here.

[neon_electro]

That's fair - but "the rigors of daily use" as parent post wrote absolutely include resilience and resistance to physical damage if/when a fall happens.

I agree dropping a phone every day is not accurate, but the risk exists with "the rigors of daily use".

[dkonofalski]

Well, anecdotally, I've had every other iPhone since the original and use it daily and have never had it break or otherwise needed to replace/repair it. People who use terms like "rigors of daily use" typically always mean wanton abuse.

[Dylan16807]

The fact that yours has never broken, as opposed to shattering the screen once or twice, could just be luck.

Which is not exactly an argument about multiple breaks per year, but it's relevant.

[reaperducer]

How many people, realistically, had over four accidental damage incidents in a two-year period

My wife. Mostly because of the Minnesota State Fair.

[astrange]

Did she fall into the dunk tank?