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Apple Upgrade Leasing Program Offers Predictable Device Costs

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Apple launched a leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch on July 28. The program lets users pay a monthly fee to always have the latest device, with no upfront cost. It includes AppleCare+ and the option to buy at lease end, making costs predictable.

Meridian48 take
The program's value hinges on whether users prefer fixed monthly payments over reselling devices, but it locks them into Apple's upgrade cycle.
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