{
  "id": 6476769,
  "title": "Cant wait for the iPhone 18? T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/cant-wait-for-the-iphone-18-t-mobile-is-giving-away-the-apple-iphone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T20:51:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/sept-9-free-apple-iphone-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "T-Mobile is currently offering a free Apple iPhone 17 to customers who switch to an eligible plan or trade in their old phone. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro can be acquired for free as well, but only if you bring your existing phone number over to an Experience Beyond plan. No trade-in is necessary for this offer.\n\nThe Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, along with the upcoming folding iPhone Duo, were part of Apple's latest lineup announcement. However, the base model iPhone 18 is expected to launch in early 2027. For those who prefer a more affordable option to the high-end folding iPhone, the iPhone 17 remains a solid choice.\n\nCustomers can take advantage of this offer by either switching to a T-Mobile plan or trading in their current device. When switching plans, no trade-in is required, but local sales tax and a $35 device connection fee per line will be due at checkout. On the other hand, the iPhone 17 Pro can be claimed by bringing your number over to an Experience Beyond plan, again without needing to trade in a device.\n\nWhile some may question whether these deals are truly free due to the upfront payments required, the opportunity to acquire a brand-new iPhone at no cost is a tempting proposition for many consumers. Don't miss out on this chance to get the Apple iPhone 17 for free this week from T-Mobile.",
  "summary": "How to get a free iPhone: Get the Apple iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro for free with T-Mobile this week.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 11,
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Apple Store goes down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max & iPhone Duo launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-store-goes-down-ahead-of-iphone-18-pro-pro-max-iphone-duo-launch",
        "published": "2026-09-09T12:52:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "iPhone Duo to AirPods 5: What Apple may launch tonight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/iphone-duo-to-airpods-5-what-apple-may-launch-tonight",
        "published": "2026-09-09T14:52:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The A.V. Club",
        "title": "Apple unveils iPhone that folds in half, if that's what you want",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-unveils-iphone-that-folds-in-half-if-thats-what-you-want",
        "published": "2026-09-09T20:55:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "Apple to unveil iPhone 18 as foldable enters lineup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-to-unveil-iphone-18-as-foldable-enters-lineup",
        "published": "2026-09-09T21:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Apple unveils first foldable iPhone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-unveils-first-foldable-iphone",
        "published": "2026-09-09T21:26:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Everything Apple changed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/iphone-18-pro-max-vs-iphone-17-pro-max-everything-apple-changed",
        "published": "2026-09-09T22:21:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "iPhone Duo Beats iPhone Air as Apple's Thinnest iPhone, But Only When Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/iphone-duo-beats-iphone-air-as-apples-thinnest-iphone-but-only-when",
        "published": "2026-09-09T22:43:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Apple made fun of Android apps on foldables, but iPhone Duo has the same problem [Gallery]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-made-fun-of-android-apps-on-foldables-but-iphone-duo-has-the",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tech in Asia",
        "title": "Apple unveils iPhone duo as its first foldable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-unveils-iphone-duo-as-its-first-foldable",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:20:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-unveils-its-first-foldable-smartphone-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-09-10T03:50:00.000Z"
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  "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."
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