Apple's Website Suggests iPhone 14 Plus Was Originally Going to Be Named 'iPhone 14 Max'

[MacRumors]

Newly discovered references to the iPhone 14 Plus as "iPhone 14 Max" on Apple's website suggest this was the name originally intended for the low-end 6.7-inch device before the company changed its mind at short notice.

As spotted by the Dutch blog iCreate, in two instances on the company's website, Apple refers to the iPhone 14 Plus as the "iPhone 14 Max." Firstly, in a support document that helps users identify their iPhone, the image of iPhone 14 Plus models in five colors is named "iPhone-14-Max-colors."

Secondly, on a page that provides compliance and regulatory information for the company's products, Apple plainly lists "iPhone 14 Max" with the iPhone 14 Plus model number, alongside the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The iPhone 14 rumor cycle widely referenced the lineup's larger low-end model as the iPhone 14 Max. It was not until a week before Apple's iPhone launch event that a leak suggested it would be called the iPhone 14 Plus instead, re-using the "Plus" name for the first time since the iPhone 8.

The 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus share the same features and cameras, with the latter model featuring a larger screen and battery. Apple may have felt that the "Plus" name was better suited for a device that offered all the same features as the smaller variant but in a larger form. The iPhone 14 Plus became available for pre-order earlier this month and will begin arriving to customers on Friday, October 7.

Article Link: Apple's Website Suggests iPhone 14 Plus Was Originally Going to Be Named 'iPhone 14 Max'

 

[DMG35]

As much as I like Apple, their naming devices department needs an overhaul…

 

[MayaUser]

Apple found out the leakers and rename it in the last moment to make fun of those "players"

 

[lars666]

Still needs naming room for the iPhone 15 Plus Pro Max.

 

[iZac]

I thought they removed ‘plus’ phones because they have a bunch of ‘+’ subscription services?

 

[newyorksole]

It’s time to consolidate the lineup and names.

The Macs use Pro and Max chips, but no Pro Max.

They should do an iPhone Pro (smaller), iPhone Max (bigger) and an iPhone Ultra (high end).

They definitely won’t do that lol, but we’ll see.

 

[RightMACatU]

I no longer pay attention on how Apple calls its devices. It has been all over the place and I think that they do it on purpose so people get confused and forget what is what: "Simply click add to card and pay".

 

[meson]

As much as I like Apple, their naming devices department needs an overhaul…

I concur, but in 3 years everything under the sun will be called ultra just as so many products picked up the pro, plus, and max tags.

It seems as though marketing execs see Apple’s products selling well and say, ”well, if it worked for them, then it will work for us.”

 

[lk400]

It’s time to consolidate the lineup and names.

The Macs use Pro and Max chips, but no Pro Max.

They should do an iPhone Pro (smaller), iPhone Max (bigger) and an iPhone Ultra (high end).

They definitely won’t do that lol, but we’ll see.

But why?

A product lineup is an evolving, moving thing, as are product names. You don’t reach some static state of completeness with everything all aligned.

Why does it all need to be consistent?

 

[tomtad]

Who’s Max?

Seriously just go with screen sizes like Macs and Watches, iPhone (6.1”) and iPhone (6.7”). They’re the same device.

 

[boak]

Ultra being better than Max was a confusing enough naming scheme.

 

[xxray]

I think it was a good move not to go with Max. It’s not really great to name something doesn’t have all the features available as “maximum.”

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Still waiting for a genuinely miniature iPhone... smaller than the not updated "oh, it's not really mini" iPhone mini. Frankly, there's room in the line for a 5" mini (a small phone) and a 5.6" regular. Big iPhones are not for me. Us small phone lovers want one that disappears when we pocket the thing—a phone you don't want to spend your entire day staring into.

 

[bobtem]

Why don’t they just use the Starbucks model: Tall, Grande, Venti

 

[klasma]

Who’s Max?

This is obviously sexist. There should be an iPhone Maxine.

I guess that’s why they’re transitioning to Plus and Ultra.

 

[anshuvorty]

Apple found out the leakers and rename it in the last moment to make fun of those "players"

I think it more nefarious than that - to find out who those lakers Anna to get rid of them or basically embargo them from future iPhone-related information.

 

[thislsmadness]

Who’s Max?

Seriously just go with screen sizes, iPhone (6.1”) and iPhone (6.7”). They’re the same device.

Yep, I agree. It works for Apple Watch (41/45mm), iPad Pro(11"/12.9") and MBP(14"/16")... I don't know why the iPhone needs an extra modifier for its sizes.

 

[Born Again]

According to my source the original original name for the iPhone 14 plus was the iPhone 14 Maxi Pad.

Apple felt the name would have confused some buyers.

 

[Ashbash75]

I reckon the next M2 maxi pad will be a bloody good deal if there are no strings attached!

 

[infinitejest]

Even they get confused by that naming mess.

 

[Feyl]

Plus Pro Max Ultra next year? The ultimate iPhone ever?

 

[Powerbooky]

The time some editors have to comb through Apple's website data... oi

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

That wouldn't have been confusing at all.

The 14 Max, the 14 Pro, the 14 Pro Max. Wouldn't 'max' be 'pro'? 'Plus' is vague enough to be almost meaningless, but 'max' is short for 'maximum', and the pro would make 'max' not look so maximum. Good call Apple...

 

[wanha]

As much as I like Apple, their naming devices department needs an overhaul…

What would you call them? (serious question)

 

[Crash Nebula]

Why don’t they just use the Starbucks model: Tall, Grande, Venti

In italian these mean “tall”, “big” and “twenty”, Starbucks naming has absolutely no sense.