According to a recent report by MacRumors, Apple is rolling out a new system called Presto to its retail stores to address the problem of selling iPhones with outdated software. The system enables technicians and retail store employees to update the software of up to six iPhones simultaneously. The iPhones are placed on pads in the stand, and the Presto system automatically turns them on, performs a wireless software update to the latest available version, and then turns them off.
To ensure that the boxes are correctly positioned, Apple provides NFC marks based on their size. Once set up correctly, the iPhone software can be updated within 15 to 30 minutes. The Presto system was developed by Apple’s Backstage Operations team, which designs tools for technicians and retail store employees.
Last year, the iPhone 15 series shipped with iOS 17, but Apple released iOS 17.0.1 before the devices were released. The update was necessary to fix an issue that prevented direct data transfer from another iPhone during the initial setup.
MacRumors reports that Presto will be available in all Apple stores in the US before this summer, while other regional stores are receiving information about the device’s uses. This new system will save customers from having to update their devices immediately after taking them out of the box.