Apple to Trial iPad Lending Program for Retail Employees

Apple is planning to introduce a new program that will let retail employees 'check out' an iPad, reports CNET.

The future program, which one source described as a "pilot," is designed to let employees borrow from a stock of loaner devices. Employees can then use the device freely for one week before having to return it to the store, allowing for others to use it.

The program is set to be tested at an Apple Store in San Francisco.