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5 publications · October 10, 2026
Apple Stores will put the buyer’s name on the iPhone Duo first startup screen
Key points
- Buyers who pick up an iPhone Duo at a US Apple Store will see "Hello" followed by their name the first time they turn it on.
- The feature is limited to the US and works only in English and Spanish.
- It is exclusive to the foldable.
- Apple retail stores will use a system that changes the phone's boot process to show the name.
- The iPhone Duo goes on sale October 23, with preorders starting October 12.
- In Germany, the iPhone Duo launches on October 23 without the feature.
Summary
(AI)
The detail comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who posted it on X late on Friday. The outlets covering it all trace it to that one post. Apple has not announced the feature, so it should be treated as reported, not confirmed.
The coverage describes this as an in-store extra. It applies to customers who buy through the full Apple Store experience, not to everyone who buys the phone. The reports do not say how the name is entered or whether buyers can opt out.
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