Apple can now update iPhones in 15 minutes without unpacking them

Apple has begun integrating a new system called "Presto" into Apple Stores. French magazine iGeneration was able to take a look at the system and publish details on how it works. According to the magazine, Presto will be rolled out to numerous Apple Stores in Europe in the course of April.

Presto is a device in which up to six iPhone cases can be placed, with several more stacked on top in order to increase capacity. When an iPhone case is placed in Presto, the iPhone inside is automatically switched on, updated to the latest iOS version and switched off again in 15 to 30 minutes. The advantage for the buyer: the iPhone can be used immediately after unpacking instead of having to wait for an update to be installed.

According to iGeneration, the software required for Presto runs on a Mac mini. The machine reads the barcode on the packaging of each iPhone and then automatically adds the respective device to a waiting list, which is processed in sequence. LEDs indicate which smartphones have already been updated. The software tells Apple Store employees which iPhones still need to be updated and how many iPhones with the latest software are expected to be needed on the next business day. If a certain iPhone model is sold, Presto instructs employees to place an identical model in the update device.