If you spend on an Apple product during the upcoming holiday season — whether it’s an iPhone, iPad, Mac, smartwatch, earbuds, or any other item — it’s important to know the terms and conditions in case you want to return it. Are. ,
Most of the year, Apple offers a refund if you return an unwanted item within two weeks of purchase. But during the busy holiday season when we are away or busy with friends and family, the period is usually extended to make the returns process more convenient.
This means that any Apple gear purchased between November 3, 2023 and December 25, 2023 can be returned until January 8, 2024.
However, there are some caveats. For example, carrier-financed iPhone purchases with T-Mobile are not eligible and are subject to Apple’s standard 14-day return policy.
Additionally, only items that have been purchased directly from Apple – whether online or at one of its official retail stores – can be returned to Apple. If you purchased an Apple product through another retailer, you’ll need to check its own return and refund policy.
Apple also states that certain items are not eligible for refund, such as software installed on a computer, electronic software downloads, and Apple gift cards.
For full details, see the Refunds and Returns page on Apple’s website.
And if you buy an Apple product and decide to keep it, the company usually offers extended trials of various Apple services, such as three free months of its streaming service, Apple TV+.
For example, iPhone customers will see a prompt to sign up for any free trials through the handset’s Settings page on their new device after signing in to their Apple account.