Apple plans to start its U.S. iPhone leasing program on that early timeframe through the company-backed program. The service partners with Klarna's platform for spread-out costs. It targets buyers amid bigger upfront fees after Apple adjusted Mac MSRPs earlier before. Users may pick installment plans instead of buying in one go. Leased iPhones can be shut down offsite if terms are broken. Apple includes related features in future iOS release. Some shoppers wonder how leasing differs from ownership outright. Critics highlight that remote locks can trap users if circumstances change. Supporters note leasing cuts entry cost and streams next-device moves. The plan hooks into Apple's update schedule as iPhone MSRPs inch higher device by device. Consumers are told to think things through before signing on.