Apple Stores will add buyers’ names to the iPhone Duo startup screen
Apple Stores in the United States will be able to add a buyer’s name to the iPhone Duo’s “Hello” screen on first startup. The feature will support English and Spanish; pre-orders open October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time (12:00 UTC), with sales beginning October 23.
Apple Stores in the United States will be able to personalize the new iPhone Duo so the buyer’s name appears on the “Hello” screen when the device is turned on for the first time.
The feature will support English and Spanish. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple retail employees will use a dedicated system for the customization.
Personalization during pickup
The option is expected to apply both to devices ordered for in-store pickup and to phones bought directly at an Apple Store. The source does not specify whether the feature will be offered outside the United States.
Launch date and starting price
Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo begin October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time (12:00 UTC). Sales start October 23, with pricing from $1,999.
What we know
- Apple Store employees in the US will be able to add a buyer’s name to the iPhone Duo startup screen.
- The personalization system will support English and Spanish.
- Pre-orders open October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time (12:00 UTC).
- Sales begin October 23, with prices starting at $1,999.
Trust: Multiple publishers
- Several publishers are cited. They may share the same underlying source; independent reporting is not automatically established.
- Sources: MacRumors, 9to5Mac.
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