{
  "id": 8194184,
  "title": "T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free — how to claim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/t-mobile-is-giving-away-the-apple-iphone-18-pro-for-free-how-to-claim",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/sept-18-free-apple-iphone-18-pro-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "T-Mobile is offering the new Apple iPhone 18 Pro at no cost as part of a limited-time promotion. To claim this offer, customers must either switch to T-Mobile and bring their existing phone number on an Experience Beyond plan, or trade in an eligible phone of any condition on an Experience Beyond plan. The total savings are spread out over a 36-month payment plan, making it an affordable way for customers to own Apple's flagship device without a significant upfront investment. It's important to note that T-Mobile will require customers to pay local sales tax on the phone's full retail value upfront, as well as a $35 device connection fee per line at checkout. However, this minor inconvenience is worth it for those who want to enjoy the latest iPhone without breaking the bank, provided they commit to T-Mobile's top data tier for three years.",
  "summary": "How to get a free iPhone 18. Get the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free by bringing your number on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 9,
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      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on review, iOS 27 released",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/iphone-18-pro-and-apple-watch-series-12-hands-on-review-ios-27",
        "published": "2026-09-17T20:44:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "Apple Store pioneer Ron Johnson on the iPhone Duo, working with Steve Jobs, and leading with kindness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apple-store-pioneer-ron-johnson-on-the-iphone-duo-working-with-steve",
        "published": "2026-09-17T21:18:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple's 'Friday Night Baseball' broadcast will be partially captured by iPhone 18 Pro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apples-friday-night-baseball-broadcast-will-be-partially-captured-by",
        "published": "2026-09-17T23:52:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Hands-on with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max: Does it impress? (VIDEO)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/hands-on-with-apples-iphone-18-pro-max-does-it-impress-video",
        "published": "2026-09-18T00:49:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "‘Sabse pahele lena humnein hai’: Apple iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max sparks pre-dawn rush in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/sabse-pahele-lena-humnein-hai-apple-iphone-18-pro-pro-max-sparks-pre",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:08:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Apple's new trio in India: iPhone 18, AirPods & Watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/apples-new-trio-in-india-iphone-18-airpods-watch",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:24:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "iPhone 18 frenzy in India: Apple buyers queue up at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru stores | Watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iphone-18-frenzy-in-india-apple-buyers-queue-up-at-delhi-mumbai",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:34:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Want to be the first’: Apple fans queue up across India for iPhone 18 Pro launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/want-to-be-the-first-apple-fans-queue-up-across-india-for-iphone-18",
        "published": "2026-09-18T05:55:39.000Z"
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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."
}