Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or MacTuesday July 28, 2026 1:19 pm PDT by Juli CloverApple retired the iPhone Upgrade Program in favor of a new Apple Upgrade leasing option made available in partnership with Klarna. Apple Upgrade gives customers an option to get iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches at cheaper prices than before, but there are some things worth knowing about it. We've gathered up some smaller tidbits that you should be aware of before deciding to opt in.
- ▪Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or MacTuesday July 28, 2026 1:19 pm PDT by Juli CloverApple retired the iPhone Upgrade Program in favor of a new Apple Upgrade leasing option made available in partnership wit
- ▪Apple Upgrade gives customers an option to get iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches at cheaper prices than before, but there are some things worth knowing about it.
- ▪We've gathered up some smaller tidbits that you should be aware of before deciding to opt in.
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- ▪ Apple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPad — AppleInsider
- ▪ 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 leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch — 9to5Mac
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Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or MacTuesday July 28, 2026 1:19 pm PDT by Juli CloverApple retired the iPhone Upgrade Program in favor of a new Apple Upgrade leasing option made available in partnership with Klarna. Apple Upgrade gives customers an option to get iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches at cheaper prices than before, but there are some things worth knowing about it. We've gathered up some smaller tidbits that you should be aware of before deciding to opt in. U.S. Only - Apple Upgrade is only available in the United States, and there's no word on whether it will expand to other countries. Unlocked iPhones - iPhones leased with Apple Upgrade are unlocked, but you are required to choose a carrier at checkout.
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