New iPhone Duo buyers purchasing from an Apple Store will experience a personalized boot-up screen displaying "Hello" followed by their name, such as "Hello, John." This feature, reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, will be available exclusively for in-store purchases starting October 23, with preorders opening October 12. The personalization is achieved through Apple's Presto system, which updates software on unopened devices in stock. While the exact mechanism remains unclear, stores will have a dedicated system to implement the change.
The feature is limited to U.S. Apple outlets, only for the iPhone Duo, and will support English or Spanish. It is unknown whether users can adjust or disable this greeting after purchase. This adds a unique touch to the unboxing experience for select customers.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing