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You Won't Buy an iPhone Anymore, You'll Just Rent It: Apple Upgrade Program Cuts Monthly Payment to $17.99, But You'll Never Actually Own It

Apple is replacing the iPhone Upgrade Program with the new Apple Upgrade Program, partnering with Klarna to offer interest-free leasing. The monthly payment threshold drops and now covers iPad and Mac too, but finishing your payments no longer means you automatically own the device.

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Replace the Battery or Buy a New One? Apple Watch's $99 Turning Point

A dying battery doesn't mean it's time to retire your watch. Apple's official $99 repair option, combined with watchOS support cutoffs, determines which models are worth saving—and which ones should just be replaced.