Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print
Big Tech Apple Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print Make a plan before you buy to avoid potential fees down the road. By Devindra Hardawar July 28, 2026 3:16 pm EST Devindra Hardawar for Engadget At first glance, the new Apple Upgrade program seems like a no-brainer. Why pay the full $1,199 for a new iPad Pro when you could spread the cost by leasing it for 24 or 36 months with no interest or additional fees?
- ▪Big Tech Apple Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print Make a plan before you buy to avoid potential fees down the road.
- ▪By Devindra Hardawar July 28, 2026 3:16 pm EST Devindra Hardawar for Engadget At first glance, the new Apple Upgrade program seems like a no-brainer.
- ▪Why pay the full $1,199 for a new iPad Pro when you could spread the cost by leasing it for 24 or 36 months with no interest or additional fees?
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:16:30 +0000 |
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Big Tech Apple Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print Make a plan before you buy to avoid potential fees down the road. By Devindra Hardawar July 28, 2026 3:16 pm EST Devindra Hardawar for Engadget At first glance, the new Apple Upgrade program seems like a no-brainer. Why pay the full $1,199 for a new iPad Pro when you could spread the cost by leasing it for 24 or 36 months with no interest or additional fees? A 24-month iPad Pro 256GB lease will run you $32 a month for a total of $768. After that, you could pay the remaining cost or swap the iPad Pro for a newer model. In a time of ever-increasing gadget prices, including Apple's, a new upgrade program with low monthly fees seems like a win for shoppers.
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