TECHNOLOGY
iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments
The VergeWednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in "Restricted Mode" if it detects any missed payments, 9to5Mac reports. The finding follows a story from Bloomberg earlier this week claiming Apple is preparing to launch a new "Apple Upgrade" financing program for leasing new devices. iPhones in "Restricted […]
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- Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in "Restricted Mode" if it detects any missed payments, 9to5Mac reports. The finding follows a story from Bloomberg earlier this week claiming Apple is preparing to launch a new "Apple Upgrade" financing program for leasing new devices. iPhones in "Restricted […]
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Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in "Restricted Mode" if it detects any missed payments, 9to5Mac reports. The finding follows a story from Bloomberg earlier this week claiming Apple is preparing to launch a new "Apple Upgrade" financing program for leasing new devices. iPhones in "Restricted […]
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Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
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The Verge published: iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments
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