Apple unveils Upgrade program, letting customers lease new devices instead of buying them

Apple has introduced a leasing program that lets customers lease iPhones and Macs instead of buying them outright. The program is a partnership with Klarna, a buy-now, pay-later financing service.

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VoxLeft· Jul 30, 2026

The iPhone lease is too good to be true

Money Talks NewsLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Apple Drops New Leasing Program with iPhones at $18 a Month

CheddarLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Apple’s New iPhone Plan: Rent Your Next Device for Less

Fast CompanyLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Apple is now letting you lease some of its most popular products—except for these best-sellers

QuartzLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Apple is launching a device leasing program with Klarna starting at $17.99 a month

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WMURCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Should you lease your next Apple device? Pros and cons explained

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MyStatelineCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

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Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

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Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

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Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

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Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

WSAV-TVCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

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Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

WSPA Greenville-SpartanburgCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

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Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

Phl17Center· Jul 28, 2026

Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

News Nation NowCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple launches new iPhone lease program: Here's how it works

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Apple unveils program to allow consumers to lease devices

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ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

WMURCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

Local News 8Center· Jul 28, 2026

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

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Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

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Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

KTVZ BendCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

KION Central CoastCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

NewsweekCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Apple Lets Customers Lease Products With Klarna: Is It Cheaper?

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New York PostLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

Apple introduces lease option for iPhone — inviting customers to buy now and pay later

FOX BusinessLean Right· Jul 28, 2026

Apple to lease iPhones, other products to users through Klarna partnership

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GizmodoLeft· Jul 28, 2026

iPhone Too Expensive? Apple Says You Can Lease It Instead for Much Less

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  1. Jul 28Only center coverage:Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it
  2. Jul 28Apple unveils Upgrade program, letting customers lease new devices instead of buying them
  3. Jul 30Should you lease your next Apple device? Pros and cons explained

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