iOS 27 Code Suggests Apple Could Restrict Leased Devices After Missed Payments

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By BeauHDJul 22, 2026, 6:00 pm121 ptsTrending
Code found in the iOS 27 beta suggests Apple is developing a system that could restrict leased iPhones when customers fall behind on payments. The discovery follows a recent Bloomberg report that Apple may soon launch a new "Apple Upgrade" leasing program, allowing customers to pay for hardware through monthly…

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