iPhone Duo buyers to get a special surprise at U.S. Apple Stores, Gurman says
Customers purchasing the iPhone Duo at U.S. Apple Stores will see their own names on the device startup screen during the first boot. Mark Gurman reports this customization is limited to the U.S. market and the Duo model, supporting English and Spanish. The device starts at $1,999 for 256GB of storage, available in star white and night sky. While pre-orders are open, some shipping estimates have already slipped into 2027. Apple has also implemented a "Get Ready" service to streamline the pre-order process for customers.
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- ✓ iPhone Duo buyers at U.S. Apple Stores will have their names added to the device startup screen on first boot.
- ✓ The iPhone Duo is available in star white and night sky colors.
- ✓ The iPhone Duo starts at US $1,999 or $83.29 per month for 24 months.
- ✓ Storage options for the iPhone Duo include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB.
What changed
Shipping estimates for the iPhone Duo have reportedly slipped into 2027.
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Apple to personalize iPhone Duo startup screens for U.S. retail buyers
Customers purchasing the iPhone Duo at U.S. Apple Stores will see their own names on the device startup screen during the first boot. Mark Gurman reports this customization is limited to the U.S. market and the Duo model, supporting English and Spanish. The device starts at $1,999 for 256GB of storage, available in star white and night sky. While pre-orders are open, some shipping estimates have already slipped into 2027. Apple has also implemented a "Get Ready" service to streamline the pre-order process for customers.
Why it matters
This personalized greeting is a first for iPhone hardware, intended to add a personal touch to the Duo launch. The device is available in storage capacities up to 2TB. High demand is already affecting availability, with reports suggesting walk-in buyers may struggle to find stock on launch day.
What is confirmed
- iPhone Duo buyers at U.S. Apple Stores will have their names added to the device startup screen on first boot.
- The iPhone Duo is available in star white and night sky colors.
- The iPhone Duo starts at US $1,999 or $83.29 per month for 24 months.
- Storage options for the iPhone Duo include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB.
- Apple provided a "Get Ready" service for customers to pre-select options before pre-ordering.
Still unconfirmed
- Apple employees are warning customers that there will be no Duo stock for walk-in buyers on launch day.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the October 23 sale date
- Actual availability of walk-in stock on launch day
- Expansion of the personalized startup screen to other regions or languages
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- MacRumors — Apple Stores Will Add Your Name to iPhone Duo's Startup Screen
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- Yahoo Tech — The iPhone Duo will say hello like no other iPhone
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- AppleInsider — iPhone Duo will greet some owners by name on its first boot
- Forbes — iPhone Duo: Apple To Debut Special Extra For In-Store Buyers
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