What is Apple Upgrade and is it coming to the UK? Apple's new subscription service explained

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Quick Summary Apple has a new leasing program, called Apple Upgrade. At the end of July, Apple rolled out a new subscription service to help you get your hands on the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch. Anyone signing up to Apple Upgrade will need to go through a soft credit check that Apple says won't affect your credit score. Apple’s Upgrade program includes the latest Apple devices, including the iPhone 17 models, Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple is yet to mention whether it will be bringing the Apple Upgrade leasing scheme to the UK or anywhere else outside the US.