German iOS 10 uses improper T-V distinction

Originator:marcus.schroeder
Number:rdar://29087130 Date Originated:03-Nov-2016
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:iOS Product Version:10.1.1
Classification: Reproducible:
 
Area:
Something not on this list

Summary:
In user facing dialogs on a system with language set to German, iOS 10 addresses the user with "Du." This uninvited informal address feels inappropriate for a machine. (See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T–V_distinction#German ) 
Compare this to the french version of iOS 10, where "vous" – corresponding to german "Sie." – is still used.

Steps to Reproduce:
This permeates system, but for example, you can do this:

1. Install an App from the AppStore which will require Location Services
2. Launch that App

Expected Results:
A dialog titled "Darf "$APPNAME" auf Ihren Standort zugreifen, wenn Sie die App benutzen?" should appear.

Actual Results:
A dialog titled "Darf "$APPNAME" auf deinen Standort zugreifen, wenn du die App benutzt?" appears.

Version:
iOS 10.1.1 (14B100)

Notes:


Configuration:
iPhone 6

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