{
  "id": 15370993,
  "title": "The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is (almost) free this weekend — how to claim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/the-apple-iphone-18-pro-is-almost-free-this-weekend-how-to-claim",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/oct-18-free-apple-iphone-18-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is offering a limited-time deal on the iPhone 18 Pro this weekend, allowing customers to purchase the device for under $200 when switching to T-Mobile. To take advantage of this offer, customers must bring their existing phone number or trade in an eligible device, regardless of its condition, on an Experience Beyond plan. The significant savings are distributed as monthly credits over a 36-month payment plan.\n\nWhile this deal may seem enticing, customers should be aware that if they leave T-Mobile before the end of the three-year commitment, they will be responsible for paying the remaining balance. Additionally, customers are required to pay local sales tax on the full retail value of the phone upfront, as well as a standard $35 device connection fee per line at checkout.\n\nThe iPhone 18 Pro is the primary focus of this promotion, but Apple is also accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo. However, the iPhone 18 Pro is the key device to watch for this weekend's special offer.",
  "summary": "How to get the Apple iPhone for free. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is almost free when you switch to T-Mobile.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "Apple says iPhone Duo demand extraordinary after delivery delays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/apple-says-iphone-duo-demand-extraordinary-after-delivery-delays",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:16:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to qualify this weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/t-mobile-is-giving-away-the-apple-iphone-17-for-free-how-to-qualify",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "PSA: Apple’s official silicone iPhone Duo case will require adhesive to stick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/psa-apples-official-silicone-iphone-duo-case-will-require-adhesive-to",
        "published": "2026-10-17T13:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro is back on sale for $2,069 this weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/apples-m5-pro-macbook-pro-is-back-on-sale-for-2-069-this-weekend",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:54:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}