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.
You can have Apple fix your deviceâwhich isn't cheap. If you don't have Apple Care (I don't now), pricing for an iPhone 5S screen replacement at the store is $269 [ Editor's note: Apple has changed its pricing and will now do a 5S screen replacement for $129 ].With Apple Care+ for iPhone (which costs $99 up front), you're looking at $79 per replacement.f you don't have Apple Care (I don't now), pricing for an iPhone 5S screen replacement at the store is $269 [ Editor's note: Apple has changed its pricing and will now do a 5S screen replacement for $129 ]. With Apple Care+ for iPhone (which costs $99 up front), you're looking at $79 per replacement.