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.
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.
Your hosts also discuss how Apple might handle smart glasses and privacy. Plus, they share more thoughts on Home Hub, Apple TV, and a new game called Character Limit.
BONUS: Subscribe via Patreon or Apple Podcasts to hear AppleInsider+, the extended edition. This time, it's the near future and your hosts have been chosen to decide how Apple needs to be broken up to comply with government regulation.
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Links from the show:
- Apple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPad
- Apple Upgrade goes live as a new installment plan for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple Watch
- Apple Upgrade will be great for Apple, might not be good for the buyer
- Micron urges White House to reject Apple's blacklist memory plan
- US senators urge Apple to abandon plans for Chinese-made chips
- Public distrust in smart glasses will be a challenge for Apple Glass
- Apple's Home Hub & HomePod update may arrive as soon as October
- Ternus says he plans to build on the success of Apple TV
- No major reset is coming as John Ternus prepares to take over Apple
- Game development diary: Launched, but far from finished
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