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Apple’s New Leasing Game | Durham News

Apple’s rolling out a new leasing program, Apple Upgrade, powered by Klarna, to help consumers cope with soaring device prices — especially after recent Mac and iPad cost hikes driven by memory chip inflation. While the plan offers lower monthly payments, it excludes iPhone 16 and entry-level iPads, and notably doesn’t bundle AppleCare+ into the lease, which could inflate the real cost. Launching July 28th in the U.S., the program requires a credit check and offers 24- or 36-month terms, letting you return, pay off, or upgrade at the end. But with Klarna’s BNPL market already showing signs of…

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