So what is the name of the iPhone?

[GimmeSlack12]

Don't know why I think it. But I'm going with iExtension, or anything that someone might relate as a similar name.

[Sequence]

Why not just... "iPhone"

[dejo]

Why not just... "iPhone"
iWas wondering the same thing myself. ;)

[GimmeSlack12]

I'd be surprised if Apple uses a generic name like iPhone. Even iMobile is better than iPhone. Or perhaps something like Apple Mobile?

[dejo]

I'd be surprised if Apple uses a generic name like iPhone.
They went pretty generic with iPod.

[jamesmcd]

MacPhone ;)

[GimmeSlack12]

They went pretty generic with iPod.
Oh come on. The iPod? Where would you have come up with the name of an MP3 player as a Pod? Generic for an MP3 player would have been iMP3, or iDigitalMusic.

MacPhone isn't bad.

[Anawrahta]

iTalk
iCom

or just call it "talk" and resurrect the old name

[dejo]

Oh come on. The iPod? Where would you have come up with the name of an MP3 player as a Pod? Generic for an MP3 player would have been iMP3, or iDigitalMusic.

Think even more generic. As in pod: "a detachable or self-contained unit on an aircraft, spacecraft, vehicle, or vessel, having a particular function"... :)

[GimmeSlack12]

Think even more generic. As in pod: "a detachable or self-contained unit on an aircraft, spacecraft, vehicle, or vessel, having a particular function"... :)
iPod: I give it credit for being simple. As does iPhone, but the speculation and rumors behind 'iPhone' would be enough (I think) to deter Apple from actually using that name. Also I somehow feel your definition for 'Pod' is from the dictionary. And that's too easy.

[dejo]

Also I somehow feel your definition for 'Pod' is from the dictionary.
It is. Hence the :)

[GimmeSlack12]

It is. Hence the :)
Oh well as long as the Apple phone comes free with a contract I don't really care what it is called (and has a camera, and 30GB of memory, and walks the dog).

[nickelbackmac]

iPhone is pretty generic, but on all of the sites I've researched it on, they all say iPhone, so that's what I think. Of course, it could be:


iSpeak

Can't think of anymore...


If it's not iPhone, Macphone is better and would probably be it :p .



Let me reword that:

I think Macphone WOULD be it. I mean, now everything is


Mac Pro

MacBook

MacBook Pro



The iMac is the only "i" something left computer-wise. I'm sure it would be MacPhone, to go along with the other "Mac" stuff.

[quigleybc]

the name is:

iTakeforevernoonecaresanymorejustfreakingcomeoutalready

[nickelbackmac]

the name is:

iTakeforevernoonecaresanymorejustfreakingcomeoutalready



I like that. I can see the box, 2 feet long, but the phones only a few inches ;)

[GimmeSlack12]

the name is:

iTakeforevernoonecaresanymorejustfreakingcomeoutalready
No man, that name is too long. What are you thinking?

[zim]

Has this been posted yet? http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/02/ichat-mobile-is-it-the-iphone-part-forty-bajillion/

[spicyapple]

iChat Mobile. :p

Ok, so I cheated by reading Engadget.

[wwooden]

I think MacPhone is probably the best shot. As others have said, it would go with their recent naming scheme.

Now that I think about it, MacPhone might not be the best idea. It would make people think you need a Mac to use it, and would probably push a lot of non-Mac people away. Calling it an iPhone would draw the huge iPod user group toward it immediately.

Honestly, I don't understand why Apple hasn't officially at least announced they are building one. People would hold off on buying one now from their provider, and couldn't end their contract or buying a new phone for it without a hefty price.

I understand them being quiet about when new iPods or computers are coming out because they want people to continue to buy the product they have now. But all the phones on the market now are not theirs, so there would be no loss to them if they announced there will be an Apple Phone in the near future for people to hold off for. It can only increase its sales and buildup.

[GimmeSlack12]

What about:
iCell
MobileMac?
MobilePod?

Anyone?

[baleensavage]

One thing's for sure, it won't be as dumb as Rockr.
Edit: Or Chocolate for that matter (Verizon's new ugly music phone http://www.verizonwireless.com/chocolate/)

Of course it could just be marketed as an iPod with phone capabilities, kind of like the video iPod is marketed as an iPod with video cpapabilities. In that way the engadget thing makes sense because Apple may try to tie it to the iChat brand, however, that would also imply that iChat is going to go VOIP, which doesn't seem too likely.

[i0Nic]

I doubt it would have mac in the name, since 'mac' is reserved for Apple's line of computers to differentiate them from their other consumer products.

my ideas:
iPod Phone
iComm

[netdog]

iFon with a line over the o

iLink (apologies to Sony who will manufacture it to avoid a lawsuit)

iGo

iCu

iAm

iM

mPod

ok, and now for my cornyest one..... pPod (think about it)

[GimmeSlack12]

iFon

ok, and now for my cornyest one..... pPod (think about it)
iFon isn't bad.

I almost wrote pPod, but figured it was pretty lame :D

[DavidLeblond]

I agree with above poster, there is no way that it will have Mac in the name. Mac = Macintosh. Macintosh is a computer NOT a cell phone.

Unless the new phone runs OS X.

That would be sweet. :) You'd only be able to fit like 1 dashboard widget on the screen though.

[Obsidian6]

iForgottomentionhowexpensiveiamgoingtobe


I think iTalk is a fantastic name. iPhone would suffice, but i think iTalk just adds that much more Panaché. And if it wound up looking like that video we all saw a while back.

OMG i think i would wet myself.

[netdog]

GoldMine

[jamesW135]

MacPhone ;)


And for the more advanced users MacPhone Pro.;)

[iMeowbot]

Don't know why I think it. But I'm going with iExtension, or anything that someone might relate as a similar name.
I'm expecting Deputy Dawg, in continuation of the Terrytoons theme.

[Eraserhead]

I think iTalk is a fantastic name. iPhone would suffice, but i think iTalk just adds that much more Panaché. And if it wound up looking like that video we all saw a while back.

I think that or iCell, though iTalk is better. It just needs to be an iPod with a SIM card slot and buttons for talk/texting. A camera would be nice but that could be extra...

[jamesW135]

MacPhone ;)


And for the more advanced users MacPhone Pro.;)

[cbetta]

how about iCall? that would probable be a good joke with iCal already around :D

[ImNoSuperMan]

MacPhone ;)


And for the more advanced users MacPhone Pro.;)

Great. Macphone and MacPhone pro sounds pretty nice:eek: :D :D

Really, the "i" thing seems to be absolutely overdone now. Every cheap company is making stupid products and naming them iSomethingmyass. So I`d favor something like MacPhone than iTalk/iPhone.

[Obsidian6]

what if we just call it "Phone" :)

mysterious yet... simple? clean?

[GimmeSlack12]

How about we all were fooled by the Hype once again? Dammit, everytime!

[Obsidian6]

we all always get roped into every hype. we just have to face the facts.


we are obsessed.