Apple Return Policy: How Long & What You Need To Know Explained

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Apple allows consumers to return products purchased directly from Apple's website or one of its retail stores — including iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models. But that's only true if you make the return within a limited time frame. Generally speaking, anyone buying an Apple device will likely know what they are getting in advance and can expect to be happy enough with their purchase. However, for folks who are buying an Apple device for the first time or for someone else, then it is worth being aware of the finer points of Apple’s return policy.

For most existing Apple customers, buying a new device is simply a matter of upgrading. Whether it's updating to a newer iPhone, switching to an M1 MacBook, or making sure their Apple Watch is equipped with the latest technologies and sensors, the customer will know what to expect. After all, Apple not only tends to focus on incremental hardware updates, but it also provides consumers with the option to get hands-on with its devices in stores or use online tools to further customize a product to their exact liking.

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However, there are always going to be occasions when a return is needed. Apple’s standard return policy allows consumers to return a product for up to 14 days after purchase. If the product was purchased online, then Apple specifies the 14-day return period technically starts when the item is received. Providing there are no problems with the condition of the return, and as long as it is within the standard window, consumers should have no issues when returning a purchase to Apple. It is worth noting that the 14-day rule is related to purchases made in the U.S., with the possibility that purchases made in other