Apple Ends the iPhone Upgrade Program and Starts Leasing iPhones From $17.99 a Month

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Apple has ended its long-running iPhone Upgrade Program in the United States and replaced it with a new leasing service that lets customers use an iPhone for as little as $17.99 per month. How the new Apple Upgrade program works? Apple Upgrade became available across the United States on July 28 through the Apple website, the Apple Store app and physical Apple Store locations. AppleCare is no longer includedThe previous iPhone Upgrade Program included AppleCare+ as part of the monthly payment. Once eligible for their next device, they can choose Apple Upgrade, Apple Card Monthly Installments, carrier financing or an outright purchase.