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Apple Upgrade Plan: Leasing iPhones Is a Bad Deal

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

Apple's new Upgrade program lets customers pay for iPhones in monthly installments, but critics argue it's a costly financing trap. The plan locks users into perpetual payments without ownership benefits. Analysts warn it exploits affordability concerns to boost recurring revenue.

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The framing of 'subscription services' glosses over the fact that leasing electronics is almost always more expensive than buying outright.
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