Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments
The Verge·July 28, 2026
Apple has confirmed that it will not limit the capabilities of devices leased through its Upgrade program if a payment is missed. The company stated that there will be no restricted mode and no limitations on device functionality due to missed payments or default. This clarification comes after code was discovered in an iOS 27 beta that suggested a potential "Restricted Mode" for devices with missed payments. Apple's spokesperson assured that device functionality will not be affected by payment issues with the Apple Upgrade program.
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