Apple Says Upgrade Program Defaulters Won't Face Device Restrictions, Despite iOS 27 Code

Apple confirmed to The Verge on July 28, 2026, that missed payments under its Upgrade Program will trigger no device restrictions. The statement follows 9to5Mac's discovery of iOS 27 beta code for a "Restricted Mode" limiting devices to Phone, App Store, Clock, Settings, and Wallet — an architecture Apple says will go unused.