
Apple Stores to Personalize iPhone Duo Startup Screen with Buyer Names
Apple retail staff in the US will customize iPhone Duo devices to display the buyer's name on the initial startup screen.
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Apple retail staff in the US will customize iPhone Duo devices to display the buyer's name on the initial startup screen.

Bloomberg reports Apple’s budget iPad models will not arrive until early 2027, while the iPad mini refresh is scheduled for late October.

Apple is staging a major retail rollout for the iPhone Duo on October 23, but demonstration units will be scarce at most locations.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini models will arrive in stores and ship to customers on October 30.

Mark Gurman indicates the next iPad mini will jump to $799, a substantial increase from the current $599 starting price.

Apple is preparing major in-store demo experiences for its upcoming foldable iPhone Duo, aiming to maximize customer engagement before the device launches in two weeks.

Bloomberg reports Apple will launch M7-powered entry-level MacBook Pros with a new design in spring 2027, accelerating the roadmap.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says iPhone Duo purchasers at US Apple Stores will find a special surprise upon first device activation.