IOS CODE COULD REPORTEDLY LET APPLE CUT OFF APPS WHEN USERS MISS IPHONE PAYMENTS
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WHAT HAPPENED
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.
According to The Verge, 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 available RSS description adds: 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.
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- The Verge: 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 Verge: 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.
- The Verge: iPhones in "Restricted Mode" would reportedly lose access to nearly all apps, except for basics like the Phone app, Settings, and the App Store.
- The Verge: It uses a new "App Managed Features" system that allows financing or partner apps to continually check if a financed device is in good standing.
- The Verge: According to 9to5Mac, the code also includes a … Read the full story at The Verge.
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- 22/07/2026, 20:13 PRIMARY FEED IOS CODE COULD REPORTEDLY LET APPLE CUT OFF APPS WHEN USERS MISS IPHONE PAYMENTS (The Verge • 1 hr ago) [Story Intel]
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