{
  "id": 6896885,
  "title": "T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free — how to claim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/t-mobile-is-giving-away-the-apple-iphone-18-pro-for-free-how-to-claim",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/free-apple-iphone-18-pro-deal"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "T-Mobile is offering the Apple iPhone 18 Pro at no cost right now, making it an attractive deal for smartphone enthusiasts. To claim this offer, customers have two options: either switch to T-Mobile and bring their existing phone number, or trade in any qualified device on an Experience Beyond plan.\n\nThis exclusive deal is available to new customers who switch to T-Mobile while keeping their current phone number, as well as existing T-Mobile customers who trade in a qualifying phone. The iPhone 18 Pro is set to release on September 18, following months of anticipation and leaks surrounding its launch.\n\nThe savings from this deal are spread out as monthly credits over a 36-month payment plan, making it an affordable way to get your hands on Apple's latest flagship device without breaking the bank. It's important to note that T-Mobile requires customers to pay the phone's full retail value, including local sales tax, upfront, along with a $35 device connection fee per line at checkout. However, considering the premium quality and features of the iPhone 18 Pro, the cost is considered a small price to pay for this exclusive offer.",
  "summary": "How to get a free iPhone 18. Get the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free by activating a new line on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan.",
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Apple’s foldable iPhone poses a $1,999 question: Who is it for?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/apples-foldable-iphone-poses-a-1-999-question-who-is-it-for",
        "published": "2026-09-12T01:23:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "Apple’s foldable iPhone poses a $1,999 question: Who is it for?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/apples-foldable-iphone-poses-a-1-999-question-who-is-it-for-7004402",
        "published": "2026-09-12T21:25:00.000Z"
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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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