Apple Retires iPhone Upgrade Program for Klarna-Backed Leases

Jul 28, 2026 · 12:20 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 1 view

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Apple Retires iPhone Upgrade Program for Klarna-Backed LeasesTuesday July 28, 2026 5:20 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today launched Apple Upgrade, a new U.S. leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Apple partnered with Klarna for Apple Upgrade, and it replaces the current iPhone Upgrade Program and iPhone Payments. Apple Upgrade has lower base prices than the iPhone Upgrade Program, with iPhones available starting at $17.99 per month and the Apple Watch available starting at $11.99 per month.

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▪Apple Retires iPhone Upgrade Program for Klarna-Backed LeasesTuesday July 28, 2026 5:20 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today launched Apple Upgrade, a new U.S. leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
▪Apple partnered with Klarna for Apple Upgrade, and it replaces the current iPhone Upgrade Program and iPhone Payments.
▪Apple Upgrade has lower base prices than the iPhone Upgrade Program, with iPhones available starting at $17.99 per month and the Apple Watch available starting at $11.99 per month.

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▪ Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ device leasing program in partnership with Klarna — TechCrunch
▪ 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 Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch — 9to5Mac

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