Comment by malshe
9 hours ago
What makes you think Apple would not accept 100% payment today if someone wants to buy the device outright?
9 hours ago
What makes you think Apple would not accept 100% payment today if someone wants to buy the device outright?
Today = now. So yes, they accept this, for now.
The way things are going, in the future I can see device makers deciding that a lease-only model might be preferable, both for recurring revenue and deeper control. If you don’t own your device, you can’t complain too loudly about right to repair, device restrictions, or software end-of-life.
A lease model would also prevent resale, so devices could be “verified” as belonging to a particular person for their entire lifetime. This simplifies the various verified identity schemes.
A lease model means that your lease could be revoked and your device bricked if you violate the terms. To “ensure good behavior”.