Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments

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Apple says it won't limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment. In an emailed statement to The Verge , Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery says, "There will be no restricted mode and/or there will be no limitations put on device functionality due to missed payments or de
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Apple says it won't limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment.
In an emailed statement to The Verge , Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery says, "There will be no restricted mode and/or there will be no limitations put on device functionality due to missed payments or default with the Apple Upgrade program." This confirmation comes after 9to5Mac uncovered code in an iOS 27 beta for a new "App Managed Features" system.
This would reportedly allow financial partners to "perform ongoing status checks" on a device, as well as have Apple's system services put a device in "Restricted Mode" if its ow … Read the full story at The Verge.
This summary comes from Angela Nissel faces down grief with a laugh. Read the full article at the original source.
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