Apple iOS 26.6 New iPhone Software: Should You Upgrade?

Apple iOS 26.6 New iPhone Software: Should You Upgrade?  Forbes

Apple launched a new program called Apple Upgrade. You can now lease a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch for a monthly fee.

Apple has unveiled a new leasing programme that will allow customers to lease iPhones, Macs and other premium devices, as the tech giant looks to make its products more affordable amid rising electronics prices and slower upgrade cycles.

The program will take the sting out of owning Apple devices, including Macs, iPads and Apple Watches.

Apple today officially launched its new Apple Upgrade leasing program, covering iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. As part of this launch, Apple has also discontinued the iPhone Upgrade Program. Here’s what that means for current users.

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Apple is lobbying the Trump administration to let it buy memory chips from China's CXMT and YMTC for products sold outside the US, arguing it would ease a shortage that has already pushed up device prices. Micron is fighting back, warning it could gut American chipmaking. The Wall Street Journal reports Trump must now

Apple's new Upgrade plan aims to soften a possible $1,500 iPhone 18 Pro Max price as Tim Cook warns AI chip shortages make price hikes unavoidable.