As expected, the new iPhone Duo greets owners personally if purchased from an Apple Store in the United States. During an in-store pickup at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York, MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris experienced the device displaying "Hello Aaron" upon startup. This small touch highlights Apple's attention to detail. However, prospective buyers should note a significant launch day restriction: Apple retail staff have been instructed to discourage walk-in purchases on Friday, October 23, due to severe supply constraints. Staff are advising customers without pre-orders to avoid visiting stores.
Despite knowing of manufacturing challenges causing supply shortages, Apple began pre-orders on Friday, a decision Bloomberg's Mark Gurman labeled a "major mistake." With just days until release, Apple is preparing for launch by releasing marketing images of built-in apps running on the Duo's dual-screen setup. These images offer a first look at the day-to-day user experience, showing many applications optimized for landscape orientation on the unique form factor.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing