New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Samsung is taking Care+ beyond phones and into living rooms and kitchens in India. In a press note shared on Monday, the company said extended warranty plans are now available for refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave ovens, and smart TVs. A separate report adds that pricing and rollout will be phased, with headline rates starting around Rs.2 a day depending on the product and plan length. That works out to roughly Rs.730 a year, which gives readers a simple way to compare options.

What makes this move stand out is not only the extra time on parts and labour. Samsung says Care+ for appliances will also include support for software updates and for screen malfunctions that are not caused by impa...