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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple explored a 'white-glove' option for its Apple Upgrade program to ship replacement iPhones already loaded with each customer's data, but the idea never progressed beyond planning and was not included in the launched program, likely due to privacy concerns and questions about data transfer and access.
T-Mobile introduced EIP Flex 36, a 36‑month financing option with zero upfront costs and, for well‑qualified buyers, 0% interest to cover the iPhone, taxes, and fees. The move follows Apple’s price increases on the iPhone lineup and the Apple Upgrade program; EIP Flex 36 could be attractive for those who plan to keep their device for three years or more, but the small print notes some customers may face up to 24% APR depending on credit.
Analysts expect Apple to report continued revenue growth (14%–17% YoY) with EPS around $1.88 and revenue near $108.8 billion for its fiscal Q3, in what will be Tim Cook’s final earnings call as CEO. The big question is whether the Apple Upgrade program will meaningfully boost sales or simply offset price hikes.
Apple has launched the Apple Upgrade Program in the US, letting customers lease iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch through Klarna with monthly payments starting at $18 for iPhone and $12 for Apple Watch; 12- and 24-month terms for iPhone/Watch and 24- or 36-month terms for iPad/Mac; trade-ins can lower costs; signup is quick with a soft credit check, and at term end you can return, buy out for a small fee, or upgrade, as Apple looks to ease sticker shock amid rising component costs and price hikes.
Apple is launching an 'Apple Upgrade' leasing program in the U.S. on July 28, in partnership with Klarna; it will lease iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models with 24-month terms for iPhones and Apple Watches and 36 months for iPads and Macs, with options to return, upgrade, or keep by paying a fee. Some lower-priced devices—Apple Watch SE, entry-level iPad, iPhone 16, and MacBook Neo—aren't eligible, AppleCare+ won't be bundled, and this program will replace the iPhone Upgrade Program for new purchases. Sign-ups for the old program will end the same day, though current enrollees may remain for now.
Apple is rolling out a Klarna-backed 'Apple Upgrade' leasing program to finance most iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch devices (24‑month terms for iPhone/Watch, 36‑month for iPad/Mac) as it winds down the old program, while prices rise across Apple Music to $11.99, iCloud+ in several countries, and iPhone in Japan; Apple also plans an 11‑model Mac refresh over the next two years. Meanwhile, iOS 27 beta 4 adds tweaks and hints at a foldable iPhone Ultra with a new Recovery mode, with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 serving as a comparative reference.