AppleCare is Apple’s limited warranty, and it comes with any Apple device you purchase. AppleCare includes 90 days of complementary technical support and one year of coverage for manufacturer’s defects and other internal hardware issues, such as mechanical failures or other defects that are not caused by you after purchasing your device.
While AppleCare might sound like a good deal (it’s free after all), it's important to know that standard AppleCare does not include coverage for accidental damage. This means that any drops, liquid spills, screen cracks, chips, or dents are not protected. If an accident occurs, you’ll have to pay for it out of pocket, which can be hundreds of dollars, depending on the damage and the type of device you have.