Apple Launches iPhone Leasing Program
Apple Introduces Leasing Program for iPhones and Other Devices
Apple has introduced a new leasing program for iPhones and other devices, allowing customers to pay a monthly fee to use the latest hardware without owning it. The program aims to make upgrades more accessible and could shift consumer behavior away from outright purchases.
With this program, we're making it easier for customers to always have the latest technology.
- cautiouscat
For what it’s worth, it’s lease to own:
> At the end of your initial lease term, you can do one of the following:
> Upgrade and return your current device. Footnote ◊
> Leave the program and return your current device. Footnote ◊
> Buy the device outright with a one-time payment from your Klarna account.
- xnx
Apple is introducing this now because hardware capability ceilings are being hit and component prices are preventing higher specced components from being used.
I buy a new (non apple) phone most years, but I'll probably skip the next 2 years due to flatlining of specs and increasing price.
- LunicLynx
Because if you don't own it nothing on it is monopoly anymore. You are allowed to use it the "intended" way.
- alexjplant
> In order to lease an iPhone, you must select one of the following carriers (but you cannot use a prepaid carrier plan):
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I suppose I'll keep buying my phones outright... no protection money to the carrier mafia == no lease.
- thrownawaysz
I use Klarna all the time
but I always felt that it’s more suited for fast fashion, Shein, Aliexpress etc kind of like sites. Apple giving them a huge business here selling millions of iPhones.