Apple plans to start its U.S. iPhone leasing program on a near date through the Apple Upgrade Program. The service partners with the payment partner for bill scheduling. It targets buyers amid higher sticker prices after Apple pushed up Mac MSRPs recently. Users may pick spread payments instead of buying all at once. Leased iPhones can be blocked from access if users miss obligations. Apple includes associated toggles in upcoming iOS version. Some shoppers ask how leasing compares to buying outright. Critics highlight that remote disablement locks users out if something goes wrong. Supporters claim leasing reduces initial spend and keeps upgrades simpler. The plan aligns with Apple's device flow as iPhone tags rise device by device. Users are advised to review before locking in.