Richer U.S. carrier trade-in deals and extended 24- to 36-month financing plans are giving Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) a boost in this year’s iPhone upgrade cycle.Carriers are offering around $100 more in subsidies for new iPhones this year, which could result in a strong upgrade cycle for the iPhone 17.Bank of America Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan reiterated a Buy rating on Apple, with a price forecast of $270.Also Read: Meta Wins EU Approval For AI Joint Venture With RelianceMohan says carrier promotions m ...