In a memo to employees, Weather Channel president Dave Shull said the network will refocus its morning coverage on weatherâand move Sam Champion away from the networkâs AMHQ to a new role in prime time. Champion left a high-profile job at Good Morning America in late 2013 for the Weather Channel. The exact number of layoffs was not announced, but they include positions in HR, Finance, and Communications. Previously, the network announced an end to New York production of Al Rokerâs Wake Up With Al.
The AppleCare+ plan, in contrast, costs $129 up front for benefits such as 24/7 chat or phone tech support, along with reduced pricing for up to two accidental damage repairs such as a shattered screen, which costs $29. Without an AppleCare+ plan, the price for a cracked screen is $129-$149 through Apple.
A screen repair should cost anywhere from as little as $40 to more than $250. For instance, Best Buy will replace the screen on Samsung Galaxy phones for $229. According to a Yahoo! News story, the average cost of repairing a phone can cost $75 to as much as $200. For example, a cracked iPhone can replace a screen for $49 if AppleCare was purchased. If it was not, it will be between $150 and $200.