This Week in Apple: Siri, play my entrance music

Apple is sticking it to us again, vibe coding hits the App Store, and Apple Maps comes pre-loaded.

Downgrading the upgrade program

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says get ready because Tim Cook’s about to reach into your wallet again. At this point is it even your wallet anymore? Tim would like to think not.

Apple is set to announce that the iPhone Upgrade program is being replaced with a lease-to-own model that will be available for iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches, with the exception of the cheaper models.

Not everyone is happy about this. In fact, seemingly no one outside of Cupertino is particularly happy about it.

“The reported Apple Upgrade program raises a very big concern”

That is, just how many ways does Cook have to smooth out revenue? It’s reaching a disturbing number.

No, It’s a little more devious than that.

…your monthly payments only cover the depreciation of the product during the lease period, plus any interest charged.