Devices · 17h ago
Apple Upgrade Lease Traps Users in Perpetual Payments
Apple's new Upgrade leasing program offers lower monthly payments but prevents users from ever owning the device. Unlike the iPhone Upgrade Program, the lease requires returning the device at term end, creating a cycle of continuous payments. Users must opt out manually to avoid indefinite leasing.
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Apple trades ownership for affordability, but the fine print locks users into a subscription-like model that benefits Apple's recurring revenue more than consumers' wallets.
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