Apple Upgrade replaces two existing financing programs and extends leasing across iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches.
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The Apple Upgrade program will allow customers to pay monthly for new products and then return, upgrade or buy the device.
Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 for Apple Watch, $24.99 for Mac, and $11.99 for iPad.
The program, called Apple Upgrade, covers iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad and replaces the existing iPhone Upgrade Program
Apple on Tuesday launched a device leasing program in the U.S. through payments firm Klarna, offering customers monthly plans for iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches. The program, called Apple Upgrade, expands the technology giant's payment options and replaces its existing iPhone Upgrade Program and iPhone Payments offering in the country. Customers can lease iPhones and Apple Watches for 12 or 24 months, while Macs and iPads are available under 24- or 36-month plans, Apple said.
Samsung has launched new foldable phones as Apple, NasdaqGS:AAPL, is reported to be preparing its first foldable iPhone for a planned September debut. This move sets up direct competition between Apple and Samsung in the foldable smartphone segment. Industry projections suggest Apple could take up to a quarter of the foldable market once its device is released. Apple is already a major player in premium smartphones, and a foldable iPhone would extend its hardware line into a segment where...
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