Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ device leasing program in partnership with Klarna
Apple is introducing a new leasing program in partnership with the “buy now, pay later” service Klarna, giving eligible customers the option to pay for Apple devices through monthly installments, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The program is available for the iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad on the Apple Store online, in the Apple Store app, and at Apple Store locations in the United States. Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 per month for Apple Watch, $24.99 per month for Mac, and $11.99 per month for iPad.
- ▪Apple is introducing a new leasing program in partnership with the “buy now, pay later” service Klarna, giving eligible customers the option to pay for Apple devices through monthly installments, the tech giant announced on Tuesday.
- ▪The program is available for the iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad on the Apple Store online, in the Apple Store app, and at Apple Store locations in the United States.
- ▪Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 per month for Apple Watch, $24.99 per month for Mac, and $11.99 per month for iPad.
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- ▪ Apple launches Apple Upgrade, a new US leasing program in partnership with Klarna that replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program, starting at $17.99/month for iPhones (Juli Clover/MacRumors) — Techmeme
- ▪ Apple Upgrade goes live as a new installment plan for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple Watch — AppleInsider
- ▪ Apple Retires iPhone Upgrade Program for Klarna-Backed Leases — MacRumors
- ▪ Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch — 9to5Mac
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Apple is introducing a new leasing program in partnership with the “buy now, pay later” service Klarna, giving eligible customers the option to pay for Apple devices through monthly installments, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The program is available for the iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad on the Apple Store online, in the Apple Store app, and at Apple Store locations in the United States. Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 per month for Apple Watch, $24.99 per month for Mac, and $11.99 per month for iPad. Apple Upgrade offers one- and two-year leasing options for iPhone and Apple Watch, and two- and three-year for Mac and iPad.
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