In the future, you dont own anythingmaybe not even your iPhone or iPad.
Bloombergreportsthat Apple is working on a monthly subscription service for the iPhone and other hardware, including the iPad.
This program would be a bit different from the currentiPhone Upgrade Program.
Imagine these iPhones as merely rented hardware.Photo: Caitlin McGarry / Gizmodo
That starts at around $35/month and nets you a new iPhone every year and AppleCare+ coverage.
Its also a deal that extends over to your carrier.
It also means you wouldnt have to deal with your carrier to get an upgrade.
A spokesperson for Apple declined to comment to Bloomberg on the companys plans.
Weve also reached out to Apple but have heard nothing in response.
Hardware subscription programs are hardly new to the zeitgeist.
Other tech companies have been exploring this model recently.
At this point, well just have to wait and see.
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