The Apple Upgrade program will allow customers to pay monthly for new products and then return, upgrade or buy the device.
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Apple just posted its best March quarter ever and reclaimed the title of world's most valuable company, yet three cracks in the foundation suggest the 24% year-to-date run has borrowed heavily from future returns.
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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.
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<body><p>STORY: :: Los Angeles, California / July 27, 2026</p><p>:: Apple's incoming CEO says he plans to build on the company's momentum in film and television</p><p>:: John Ternus, Incoming Apple CEO</p><p>"Yeah, I think we have such tremendous momentum right now at Apple TV. There are so many amazing shows, so many amazing characters and stories and so we're just going to keep building on that momentum."</p><p>:: The company found success with the blockbuster film 'F1' and the Emmy-winning show 'Ted Lasso'</p><p>:: Tim Cook, Apple CEO</p><p>"We'll do things that we can bring something unique to, where we can innovate in a way that others might not be able to and I feel like we're really doing that with F1. We're so excited about how we're doing there and the viewership numbers that we're getting and so more things like that would be possible."</p><p>The technology giant began offering original TV series and films through the Apple TV+ streaming app in 2019. The company found success with Oscar best picture winner "CODA," box-office blockbuster "F1" and Emmy-winning shows such as "The Studio" and "Ted Lasso."</p><p>Cook said Apple was open to future partnerships in the entertainment realm if the company feels it can bring a particular expertise. He pointed to the arrangement with the Formula 1 racing league.</p><p>For the Brad Pitt movie "F1," Apple built custom cameras to help make audiences feel like they were inside a race car. F1 races are now shown exclusively on Apple TV in the United States, and the company provides leaderboards, updates and other coverage on Apple News and other apps.</p><p>Last month, senior Apple executive Eddy Cue told Reuters the company's goal was to offer "better and more" TV shows and movies on streaming and in cinemas.</p></body>
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