Apple plans a personalization feature for the iPhone Duo’s first boot that greets some customers by name on the device’s startup screen. Multiple outlets, citing Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, report that Apple retail store staff in the United States can configure the phone so it shows “Hello” followed by the buyer’s name (for example, “Hello, John”) when the device turns on for the first time.
The feature is reported to apply only to iPhone Duo units purchased through Apple Store channels, with outlets describing it as part of the in-store buying experience. MacRumors adds that the system supports English and Spanish. The reports also position the customization as available for devices ordered for in-store pickup or purchased in person, though exact eligibility details beyond those descriptions are not fully spelled out across sources.
Separately, the outlets provide schedule and availability context, with iPhone Duo reportedly opening for public preorders ahead of a later launch date, and Apple Store customization tied to those in-store purchases.
