Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments
Apple has confirmed that devices leased through its Upgrade program will not enter a restricted mode if a payment is missed. The company stated there will be no limitations on device functionality regardless of payment status. Klarna, the program’s financial partner, will terminate the lease after three missed payments and require the outstanding balance to be paid.
- ▪Apple said there will be no restricted mode or functional limitations for missed payments in the Upgrade program.
- ▪9to5Mac discovered code for an “App Managed Features” system that could enforce a restricted mode, but Apple has not activated it.
- ▪The Upgrade program, launched with Klarna, allows customers to lease Apple devices for a flat monthly fee with no interest.
- ▪If a customer misses three consecutive payments, Klarna will terminate the lease and the customer must pay the full remaining balance.
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