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iPhone leasing, the new China problem, & Apple’s future on the AppleInsider Podcast

The Apple Upgrade program has been revealed, so it’s time to discuss what leasing your Apple products actually means. Plus, your hosts discuss Apple’s plan to combat the chip shortage on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Apple Upgrade is no longer a rumor and the details match up with what was expected. While Apple won’t be remotely locking iPhones when people miss payments, the lease terms are straightforward about where fees might appear.

AI-driven RAM shortages have pushed Apple to look to Chinese suppliers for China-made products. However, the US government isn’t excited by the prospect and expect it’ll create a slippery slope to more problems in the future.

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