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Apple’s upcoming leasing program may come with a big caveat

Gail P Sherman
Jul 22, 2026
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A program rumored to launch as soon as next week will allow customers to lease Apple hardware, but financing companies can lock down those devices for missed payments.

The Apple Upgrade program will provide 12- to 36-month leases on iPhones, iPads, and iMacs, but may also mean giving up control of your device. 9to5Mac reports that…

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