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Apple Card policy changes, Apple Card no longer available to finance SIM-free iPhone purchases in the U.S.

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date August 16, 2023

If you were hoping to use your Apple Card to finance a SIM-free iPhone, you’re going to have to look elsewhere. Apple on Tuesday updated its U.S. Apple Card Monthly Installment plan to require those who use the feature to purchase an iPhone that is linked to AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile. With this change, the […]

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini available at $30 discount for U.S. customers through AT&T and Verizon, no reasons given for price differential

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date October 15, 2020

And now, the caveat that decides whether you see this as a carrier-based incentive or a reason to go thoroughly bananas. As reported, Apple’s U.S. price for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini is $30 less if you’re buying it through Verizon or AT&T. In short, if you buy it through T-Mobile, Sprint, or […]

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Apple releases unlocked iPhone XR units for sale

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date November 6, 2018

If you’re a fan of unlocked iPhones, you’ll love this. Customers can now snag an unlocked iPhone XR. Like standard unlocked iPhones, the handset isn’t tied to a specific carrier, thereby allowing you to use your current SIM card and choose whichever service you’d like. The unlocked unit can also work with prepaid carriers as […]

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Apple begins selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6s, 6s Plus handsets

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date October 9, 2015

The expensive, unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handset you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Two weeks after the launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets, Apple has added a new purchasing option for the devices to its online store. As of yesterday, customers can now buy an iPhone 6s or 6s […]

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Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 6, 6 Plus units

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date January 6, 2015
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It’s not cheap, but it’s unlocked and nifty. Per AppleInsider, the Apple Store has begun selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models at unsubsidized prices, offering customers the ability to purchase without a T-Mobile SIM card. In the U.S., customers have been able to buy an unlocked iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 […]

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