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.
Apple's flagship iPhone 5S and the older-model iPhone 4S are still not eligible for in-store screen repairs. Replacing screens on site marks a big policy change for the Apple Store. Before Monday, Apple would ship customers' phones to an off-site repair center to fix cracked screens, costing customers $229.An Apple (AAPL) Store employee confirmed to CNNMoney that it began offering iPhone 5C screen replacements on Monday.A spokesman for Apple declined to comment.eplacing screens on site marks a big policy change for the Apple Store. Before Monday, Apple would ship customers' phones to an off-site repair center to fix cracked screens, costing customers $229.