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technology1 month ago•5 min saved

iOS 27’s Restricted Mode won’t target Upgrade lease payments, Apple confirms

Apple says iOS 27’s Restricted Mode will not activate for missed payments on the new Apple Upgrade leasing program. The feature is part of a broader financing-control system—encompassing App Managed Features, Find My integration, and a Partner Financing context—that could restrict apps on financed devices in other contexts, but Apple hasn’t disclosed its intended use beyond that, leaving the mechanism’s future purpose unclear.

via 9to5Mac|

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tech1 month ago•28 min saved

iOS 27 beta hints at Restricted Mode that could limit apps on financed iPhones

A beta of iOS 27 reportedly includes code to place financed iPhones in a “Restricted Mode,” cutting access to nearly all apps except essentials and using an App Managed Features system to check payment status; a new “Partner Finance Lock” could also prevent erasing or reselling the device. The feature is unofficial and could change before release, and Apple has not commented. Reports from 9to5Mac and Bloomberg noted related financing plans like the proposed Apple Upgrade program.

via The Verge|

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