The back glass shattered. The camera lenses cracked. The stainless steel band dented.
Tara didn’t blink. “We can have it back to you by 12:30. The $29 service fee—you want to pay now or at pickup?” will applecare replace cracked screen
His memory snapped into focus. Six months ago, when he’d bought the phone, the Apple Store employee had given him the pitch. Leo had said no. Then the employee said, “You have 60 days to add it online. Just don’t forget.” He’d added it the next day during a boring meeting, mostly to stop the reminder emails. The back glass shattered
The Genius sighed sympathetically. “That model, out of warranty, is $379 plus tax.” Tara didn’t blink
He opened the Apple Support app, heart still racing. The chatbot, “Annie,” greeted him with suspicious cheerfulness.
“My screen,” Leo said, voice hollow. “It’s… done.”