{
  "id": 11459387,
  "title": "iPhone Duo can be just $9/month with trade-in using Apple Upgrade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/iphone-duo-can-be-just-9-month-with-trade-in-using-apple-upgrade",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T14:21:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/02/iphone-duo-can-be-just-9-month-with-trade-in-using-apple-upgrade/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The iPhone Duo, Apple's latest foldable device, is set to begin pre-orders soon. Despite being the most expensive iPhone to date, the new Apple Upgrade program offers a more affordable leasing option than initially anticipated. This program, launched recently to allow users to lease Apple products at a lower monthly cost, has proven to be more beneficial than initially thought. One key advantage of Apple Upgrade is that users have the option to purchase the device at the end of the lease term, and the total cost will never exceed the original list price. However, perpetually leasing products would result in higher long-term costs. The program is particularly advantageous when acquiring devices with a low upfront cost, paying them off later, and thus, it's evident in the iPhone Duo pricing. On Apple's website, various options are available for purchasing the iPhone Duo, such as buying it outright for $1,999 for the 256GB model or opting for 24-month financing at $83/month. With Apple Upgrade, however, a 24-month lease drops down to $57.99/month. If you trade in a recent iPhone, like the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the monthly cost can be significantly reduced, even as low as $9/month. This trade-in credit is fully applied when you decide to purchase the iPhone Duo outright at the end of your lease term. It's essential to note, though, that if you decide to trade in the iPhone Duo in a year or two to get a newer model, such as the rumored iPhone 20 Pro, the monthly cost will significantly increase, as you'll no longer benefit from the discount provided by the device trade-in. In conclusion, if the premium price of $2,000 made the iPhone Duo unattainable, the Apple Upgrade program might make it a more feasible option. Are you considering getting an iPhone Duo? Share your thoughts in the comments. For more Apple news, check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.",
  "summary": "iPhone Duo pre-orders start soon , and while the foldable is Apple’s most expensive iPhone ever, the new Apple Upgrade program can get you a leased model at a lower monthly cost than I expected. more…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple Store in UK Reopening on iPhone Duo Launch Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/apple-store-in-uk-reopening-on-iphone-duo-launch-day",
        "published": "2026-10-02T14:17:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}