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The New iPhone Underclass

First publishedJul 29, 10:45 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 11:00 UTC · just now ago

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Buying a new smartphone comes with lots of decisions. “Cosmic Orange” or “Deep Blue”?

Reported by 5 outlets — The Atlantic, CBS News, WIRED, Vox, The Verge. See all sources ↓

Buying a new smartphone comes with lots of decisions. “Cosmic Orange” or “Deep Blue”? Now there’s a new consideration to add to the list: buy or rent? Yesterday, Apple announced a new monthly lease program, which will allow prospective buyers to rent new electronics such as iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches via an agreement with Klarna, the same company that facilitates monthly payments for $4 polyester underthings on Shein.Perhaps you already make monthly payments for your iPhone.

Read the full report at The Atlantic ↗

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In brief

What's the story?: Buying a new smartphone comes with lots of decisions. “Cosmic Orange” or “Deep Blue”?
How widely is it covered?: 5 outlets, average source rating 7.0/10.
When was it last updated?: just now ago.

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Apple unveils program to allow consumers to lease devices
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CBS NewsJul 29, 13:17
WIREDJul 29, 10:45
The VergeJul 29, 18:40
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The New iPhone Underclass
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The AtlanticJul 29, 22:17
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The iPhone lease is too good to be true
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VoxJul 30, 10:45

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