22-07-2026 13:37 via appleinsider.com

Don't miss a payment with Apple Upgrade or your iPhone will be locked

Code found in the iOS 27 beta shows that if a user on the forthcoming Apple Upgrade program misses a payment, Apple will have the ability to restrict their iPhone usage.
Apple's Wallet app may be one of only a few apps an iPhone user can continue to use if they miss an Apple Upgrade payment.
Apple is now expected to shortly launch a financing option, replacing the previous iPhone Upgrade Program. It will let buyers spread the cost of most Apple devices, thereby easing the sales hit Apple expects
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