Apple lets US customers lease an iPhone for $17.99 a month: What is Apple Upgrade?

6 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 10:57 AM IST Apple Upgrade offers one-year and two-year leasing options for iPhone and Apple Watch. (Image: Apple)Apple has introduced a new way to own an iPhone, allowing customers to lease the device instead of purchasing it outright for the first time. The Cupertino-based tech giant o

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 Apple Upgrade program means you won’t own your next iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.

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

The program represents a historic shift in how the company sells its consumer electronics at a time when consumers are worried about high prices.

This image shows which Apple devices are included in its new leasing program. | Image: Apple Apple has officially introduced "Apple Upgrade," a new leasing program that aims to make it easier to get your hands on the latest iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch models. The service is launching today in the US, and works

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.

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

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