as if you’re renting the iPhone from Apple? Or is there a limit to the number of payments you need to make, after which the phone becomes yours? Because that’s just an installment plan ...

While the subscription service has been shelved, consumers can still access several installment options. The iPhone Upgrade Program allows payments over 24 months, with the option to upgrade after ...

Over two years ago, it was reported that Apple was preparing to launch a hardware subscription service for the iPhone — to give people a way to pay a monthly fee to get a new iPhone every year.