You can lease an iPhone through Klarna now - but should you? I did the math

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ZDNET's key takeaways

  • Apple officially launched its new Apple Upgrade leasing program.
  • Customers can lease iPhones, Watches, iPads, and Macs.
  • Apple Upgrade is best for those who like to upgrade their iPhone annually.

Apple Upgrade, the company's new device leasing program, allows customers to lease devices through the buy-now, pay-later giant Klarna for 12-, 24-, or 36-month periods before upgrading.

Apple Upgrade replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program, a 24-month financing plan, and lets customers forgo bundled AppleCare and complete only a soft credit check to determine lease eligibility. Instead of paying off a device you own, the new program allows customers to lease iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches.

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Now, you have several options to buy new gear through Apple: leasing...

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