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Apple reportedly plans to restrict iPhone apps for missed payments

Code discovered in an iOS 27 beta suggests Apple may implement a "Restricted Mode" for iPhones. This feature would reportedly allow Apple to disable applications on a financed device if the user misses payments. The finding aligns with previous reports indicating Apple's exploration of such capabilities. AI

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Apple reportedly plans to restrict iPhone apps for missed payments

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    iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in "Res

    iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in "Restricted Mode" if it detects any missed payments, 9to5Mac reports. The finding follows a story from Bloomberg earlier thi…