Apple plans to start its U.S. iPhone leasing program on an upcoming launch date through the upgrade plan system. The service partners with the lender for installment plans. It targets buyers amid steeper price tags after Apple raised Mac retail numbers recently. Users may pick monthly payments instead of buying all at once. Leased iPhones can be shut down offsite if terms are broken. Apple includes associated toggles in next iOS build. Some shoppers ask how leasing measures up to retail outright. Critics highlight that lockouts cut off phone use if plans fall behind. Supporters argue leasing softens first bill and streamlines device cycling. The plan matches Apple's launch rhythm as iPhone prices climb device by device. Users are advised to review before committing.