Aside from Force Touch and a couple of hardware upgrades, there was only one thing that’s really new about the iPhone 6S, and that’s the official iPhone leasing program that Apple will be launching alongside the smartphone. This program allows iPhone users to pay for their device on a monthly basis through a two-year contract with Apple itself, rather than having to deal with a wireless carrier. It’s definitely an interesting move, one that Samsung will reportedly be mimicking in the United States with future Galaxy smartphones.
Samsung may start leasing its Galaxy phones in the US, according to sources. The report came in two weeks after Apple has announced its own leasing plan. According to a source, the move from the South Korean tech company came in as no surprise, and that the new offer may be available in the coming months. Samsung is yet to comment on the issue. Cupertino has introduced its smartphone leasing option, called the “iPhone Upgrade Plan,” along with the launch of its iPhone 6S series on Sept. 9. “Because the iPhone Upgrade Program isn’t tied to a single carrier, you don’t need a multiyear service contract. If you don’t have any carrier commitments, you’re free to select a new carrier or stick with the one you have. A Specialist can answer questions and help you set your iPhone up the way you like,” Apple said on its official website. The leasing contract will allow customers to purchase their iPhones through a two-year financing contract from the Apple Store. With only a little over US$32 a month, iPhone fans can already get their new and unlocked iPhone (every year), which already includes Apple Care.