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Man gets T-Mobile tattoo, receives a free iPhone 8

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Oct 13, 2017, 4:48 AM

Ah, the crazy things people would do nowadays for either social media recognition or some free stuff. Combine both and you just strengthen their resolve.

Back on the 6th of October, one Philip Harrison tweeted that he'd happily tattoo the T Mobile logo on a visible place of his body in exchange for an iPhone 8. The tweet does address T-Mo's CEO John Legere, who is quite active on the social media and was quick to reply – deal!

On the 8th of October, Mr. Harrison was all inked up and proudly flaunted the magenta T, permanently stamped on his forearm. John Legere was quick to act and had T-Mo support grab Harrison's personal info. On the 11th of October, the phone, along with some T-Mobile merch, was in the fan's hands.

It's interesting to see whether there will be an army of fans that offer the same deal going forward. But here's our question to you: wouldn't you at least have asked for an iPhone X?

source: Philip Harrison

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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