Apple Stores to Personalize iPhone Duo’s Startup Screen with Your Name

Last updated on October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 by Neil Hemmings on Categories Gadget

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Apple Introduces Personalized ‘Hello’ Screen for iPhone Duo Buyers

In an exciting development for customers purchasing the iPhone Duo at Apple Stores, the tech giant plans to offer a distinctive personalization feature.

Upon initial activation, the device will greet users with a customized “Hello” screen that includes the buyer’s name.

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports that this initiative will be available at retail locations across the United States.

The personalization system will facilitate the inclusion of names in both English and Spanish, enhancing user experience from the moment the device is powered on.

An enjoyable addition for the iPhone Duo launch: Apple retail stores will customize the boot sequence with the owner’s name, saying “Hello, Mark” at first startup (US only, Duo exclusively, in English and Spanish).
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) October 9, 2026

This personalized option is expected to be available for devices ordered for in-store pickup, as well as those purchased directly in-store.

The highly anticipated iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, with its official launch set for October 23. The pricing begins at $1,999.

10 Features Absent from the iPhone Duo Compared to iPhone 18 Pro

The iPhone Duo, heralded as the first foldable iPhone, introduces unique functionalities such as Duo FaceTime and upcoming Apple Pencil support.

However, it also notably lacks several features found in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here are ten absent features:

A dedicated Telephoto camera with up to 8× optical zoom.
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IMAX Comments on iPhone Duo’s 1:1.4 Aspect Ratio Displays

IMAX, the distinguished production theater company, has reacted with mixed sentiments regarding Apple’s adoption of a 1:1.4 aspect ratio for both the inner and outer displays of the iPhone Duo.

This ratio closely mirrors the classic “full-frame” IMAX 1.43:1 aspect ratio, an homage to the company’s original 15-perforation/70mm film system.

In response to an inquiry on X about the implications of this ratio, IMAX…

Apple Executive Commits to Transparency Regarding iPhone Duo’s Crease

In a candid interview with TechRadar, Apple’s Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Tom Marieb, shared insightful perspectives on the forthcoming iPhone Duo.

Three foldable smartphones with large touchscreens and metallic edges are displayed on a gray surface, two partially open and one fully flat.

The device employs a matte nano-texture display designed to reduce glare and minimize crease visibility. When questioned about the potential for increased crease visibility over time, a phenomenon common in other foldable devices, Marieb asserted…

Source link: Macrumors.com.

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I'm Neil Hemmings from Anaheim, CA, with an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Diablo Valley College. As Senior Tech Associate and Content Manager at RS Web Solutions, I write about AI, gadgets, cybersecurity, and apps – sharing hands-on reviews, tutorials, and practical tech insights.