Apple is set to introduce a lease-to-own program named “Apple Upgrade.” How Apple Upgrade Would WorkThink of it like leasing a car. Reports suggest the program could launch as soon as next week, making it one of Apple’s more quietly impactful moves recently. A monthly lease model can alleviate that initial shock significantly. A lease model with an upgrade option simplifies that process, much like how many people cycle through new cars every couple of years without actually buying them.