Apple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPad
Apple introduced the Apple Upgrade program on July 28, 2026, expanding its leasing options beyond iPhones to include iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. The program offers 12- to 36-month lease terms with monthly payments varying by device model and term length. At the end of the lease, users can return the device, upgrade to a new one, or pay a buyout fee to keep the hardware.
- ▪The Apple Upgrade program launched on July 28, 2026, replacing the previous iPhone Upgrade Program.
- ▪Leases are available for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches with terms ranging from 12 to 36 months.
- ▪Monthly costs depend on the device model and lease length, for example, an iPhone 17e costs $24.99 per month for 12 months or $17.99 for 24 months.
- ▪At lease end, customers may return the device, upgrade to a newer model, or purchase the device by paying the remaining balance.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac — MacRumors
- ▪ 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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News Apple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPad Malcolm Owen 16 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Tue Jul 28 2026, 11:45 AM EDT · 2 minute read Apple Upgrade lets you lease an iPhone 17, as well as other hardware. The Apple Upgrade program is here, giving consumers ways to lease even more products. Here's how much you'll pay to lease your hardware, and what happens when the lease term has ended. On July 28, Apple launched the Apple Upgrade program to replace the iPhone Upgrade Program. One that also enables consumers to buy more than just iPhones. Under the new program, consumers can elect to lease a Mac, an iPad, or an Apple Watch, as well as an iPhone.
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