Devices · 1h ago
iOS 27 code hints Apple may lock leased iPhones for missed payments
Code in the iOS 27 beta reveals a system that could restrict leased devices after payment defaults. The feature would lock or limit functionality until payments resume. Apple has not confirmed the plans or timeline for rollout.
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This is a logical extension of Apple's device financing business, but raises privacy and consumer-rights questions about remote device control.
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