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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Apple will let customers who buy the new iPhone Duo in its U.S. retail stores personalize the device’s first‑boot screen with a spoken greeting that includes their name. The feature, reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, will be available when the phone is activated for the first time after purchase, displaying “Hello, [Name]” in English or Spanish. Apple’s in‑store system, likely using the Presto software‑update platform, will modify the boot process of unopened inventory before hand‑off. The iPhone Duo launches publicly on October 23, with pre‑orders beginning October 12, but the name‑greeting option is limited to U.S. stores and cannot yet be changed or disabled after activation. Customers who choose the in‑store experience also receive setup assistance and a protective case, enhancing the appeal.