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Developing2 outlets · over 18 hours

Apple Upgrade Replaces iPhone Upgrade Program

Apple launched Apple Upgrade, a Klarna-backed leasing program with 12- or 24-month iPhone terms, and killed the iPhone Upgrade Program. A 12-month lease on a 256GB iPhone 17 Pro costs $45.99 monthly, totaling $551.88 for a $1,099 phone.

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What changedApple Upgrade replaces iPhone Upgrade Program
Apple Kills Upgrade Program, Launches Apple Upgrade
99to5Mac·about 2 hours ago
Apple Upgrade lease costs more over time
DDigital Trends·about 20 hours ago

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