What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
The short version
- The company promises you won't pay more than the full price of the device over the course of the one- to three-year lease, and in some cases, you'll pay hundreds of dollars less.
- The basics of the program make it sound like an amazing deal… so surely there must be a catch, right?
- The answer basically depends on how you use the Upgrade Program.
- At least with current pricing, a diligent user really should be able to make a monthly payment, swap in their phone a year or more later…
The story
Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a relatively low monthly payment. The company promises you won't pay more than the full price of the device over the course of the one- to three-year lease, and in some cases, you'll pay hundreds of dollars less.
The basics of the program make it sound like an amazing deal… so surely there must be a catch, right?
The answer basically depends on how you use the Upgrade Program. At least with current pricing, a diligent user really should be able to make a monthly payment, swap in their phone a year or more later, and move along …
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How this story developed
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