Technologies

T-Mobile Wants to Give You the New iPhone 17 Pro for Free

Trade in any phone in any condition to get the new 17 Pro at no cost.

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve probably heard all about the new iPhone 17 Pro. Preorders are live today, but like all of Apple’s phones, the phone comes at a hefty cost — starting at $1,099. Thankfully, to lessen wallet strain, T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 17 Pro when you trade in your old phone in any condition.

The only catch is that you must have the Experience Beyond plan. When you sign up for the plan, T-Mobile will give you the iPhone 17 Pro and issue bill credits over 24 months. Please note that a $35 connection fee is required.

The iPhone 17 Pro is jam-packed with features. There’s a new Cosmic Orange colorway, but that’s only the beginning. This phone has a speedy A19 Pro processor and an upgraded 8x zoom camera. Plus, it’s made with a fresh Liquid Glass design. What’s most exciting is that the phone has Apple’s largest iPhone battery yet.

T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan is $105 per month for one line. But if you sign up for autopay, T-Mobile will reduce the cost by $5 for a final cost of $100. The plan has a five-year price guarantee, so there won’t be any unexpected price increases during that time. With Experience Beyond, you get satellite services (starting July 2025), unlimited talk, text, premium data and hotspot, Netflix, Apple TV Plus and Hulu streaming services for free and in-flight Wi-Fi and texting. Plus, you also get unlimited text and up to 30GB of data in over 200 countries. And now, this plan also includes an iPhone 16 Pro.

But if you’re not really interested in an iPhone 17, take a look at our full roundup of the best deals T-Mobile has to offer right now. And if you don’t have or want T-Mobile, check out the rest of the iPhone 17 deals.

MOBILE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 512GB Unlocked AI Phone (Silver Shadow):

$920 (save $280)
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 128GB Unlocked Phone (Awesome Black):

$350 (save $50)
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 128GB Unlocked AI Phone (Gray):

$525 (save $125)
Moto G Stylus 5G 256GB Unlocked Phone(2024 Model, Caramel Latte):

$300 (save $100)
Apple iPhone 14 128GB Unlocked Phone (Refurbished, Midnight):

$334 (save $295)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

The iPhone 17 Pro isn’t even on the shelves yet, and there are already ways — like this one — to score one for free. By signing up for the Experience Beyond phone plan, you’ll save over $1,000. Just keep in mind you must trade in a phone (in any condition) to get this deal.

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Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

Technologies

Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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