Do you think Apple will rename the iPhone in the near future?

[ELPresidente720]

I don't see the benefit in changing it. An iPhone is something that is sold in now well over 100 countries around the world. It'd be like renaming Coca Cola.

 

[myscrnnm]

You're completely missing the point... nevermind

I understand your point. The 911 is an iconic design, and the overall shape hasn't changed since it first came out. But what I was saying is that development of the iPhone shouldn't come to a standstill when it comes to external features. The same thing applies for Porsche. The 964 had round headlamps that faced forward. Then they did flip-up headlights, but you'd be laughed out of the industry if you had those today. Then they tried the 996 headlamps, and those were poorly received. Same thing applies to the iPhone. The plastic back of the 3G/3GS improved reception, but scratched and cracked, so they moved away from that with the 4. The chamfered edges of the 5/5S were uncomfortable and scratched easily. Then Apple dropped that feature. And now that people are complaining about the protruding camera on the 6, the 7 could do away with it.

 

[mentalchaoz]

There is still a market for it. Not everyone wants big phones. I'd wager that a lot of people would like to see a 4 inch iphone 6.

There's one right here

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I don't see the benefit in changing it. An iPhone is something that is sold in now well over 100 countries around the world. It'd be like renaming Coca Cola.

Interesting point. The brand has its name as coca cola but in most English/non-English countries I have traveled, it's referred as coke. Apple can however try to change its grading name to ApplePhone, but people would probably still prefer to refer them as iPhone.

 

[Hal~9000]

Do you think Apple will rename the iPhone in the near future?

No, i-whatever is an iconic brand name in the minds of customers. iTunes, iPad, iPod, and iPhone all resonate throughout the world. Besides, the fact it's one syllable "i" vs two "ap-ple" make it an easier ring for customers to say and get stuck on their head. Not sure why Apple didn't call them iTV and iWatch

 

[julius071]

With Autodesk products they added 360 to all cloud based programs. It was weird but made sense in a way.

 

[terraphantm]

I don't think the name will change in the near future. The name "iPhone" is just too recognizable.

 

[iapplelove]

I just assumed only reason it's called watch instead of iwatch is because its not running iOS ?

 

[emir]

I don't think they'll ever get rid of the name iPhone but I am curios to see how much further they'll go with the numbers. (iPhone 6, 7, 15, 25, 42???) They could do a stupid trick to get rid of the numbering like they did with the iPad (new iPad w/ retina display)

That was very stupid the thing they've done with the iPad btw. I'd rather see iPhone 43 rather than see "the new iPhone"

 

[iBlazed]

I just assumed only reason it's called watch instead of iwatch is because its not running iOS ?

You realize the "i" thing started long before iOS right? It stated in 1998 with the iMac. And for anyone claiming that "i" stands for Internet and therefore only goes on Internet connected devices, this too is utter nonsense. Think of the whole iPod line except for the touch, none of them were Internet connected. Maybe the "i" was originally meant for "internet" but it very quickly lost its definition. Especially today, it's assumed that everything is Internet connected anyway; so "i" no longer really stands for anything, it's just for brand recognition at this point. But in my opinion it's starting to show its age.

 

[iapplelove]

You realize the "i" thing started long before iOS right? It stated in 1998 with the iMac. And for anyone claiming that "i" stands for Internet and therefore only goes on Internet connected devices, this too is utter nonsense. Think of the whole iPod line except for the touch, none of them were Internet connected. Maybe the "i" was originally meant for "internet" but it very quickly lost its definition. Especially today, it's assumed that everything is Internet connected anyway; so "i" no longer really stands for anything, it's just for brand recognition at this point. But in my opinion it's starting to show its age.

I completely understand that and the "i" now is just more symbolic but all "i" devices run ios thus my assumption. I guess only the iPod touch runs ios so really throw my theory of name branding out the window lol

 

[ipadplus]

maybe later they change iphone name to = cphone
replace a C instead the I

who design iphone , jonathan ivy , so i is his name
now Cphone , its mean cook king of apple now , he might change it to Cphone
anytime he want , no matter who care ....

that big concern for us ............

 

[iBlazed]

This. First, the watch doesn't have its own internet connection (I don't think it connects to wifi directly, correct), so iWatch would have been a little odd, since the i stands for internet.

Does it? Can I get an Internet connected iPod shuffle?

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I completely understand that and the "i" now is just more symbolic but all "i" devices run ios thus my assumption. I guess only the iPod touch runs ios so really throw my theory of name branding out the window lol

Yep. And also keep in mind iOS wasn't even originally called iOS. It was known as iPhone OS. It was changed to iOS when the iPad was released.

 

[uwdude]

Does it? Can I get an Internet connected iPod shuffle?

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Yep. And also keep in mind iOS wasn't even originally called iOS. It was known as iPhone OS. It was changed to iOS when the iPad was released.

Yes, all iPods are connected to the Internet through their sync and charge cable. An Apple watch will not be directly connected to information from a computer or have its own wifi, only indirectly through a phone. I know it's kind of a subtle difference, but it is true.

 

[Romy90210]

To Phone? I mean it would make sense, it seems like the Watch is the first step in Apple starting to phase out the "i", which is starting to seem a bit 1998. Or perhaps TV was the first step. TV, Watch, Pay, Phone, Pad. The iMac could simply be called the Mac. The rest of the Mac line up wouldn't need any name changes. The iPod could keep it's name until they completely drop it from the product line. I'm thinking that this is something they might do after the iPhone 6S, so in 2016. You guys think this could be in the cards?

That would never happen. The only reason why its called tv and not Itv its because the name was already taken.. Same with Ipay and Iwatch....

 

[movieator]

They will.

They'll call it "Jeff".

 

[iBlazed]

Yes, all iPods are connected to the Internet through their sync and charge cable. An Apple watch will not be directly connected to information from a computer or have its own wifi, only indirectly through a phone. I know it's kind of a subtle difference, but it is true.

Ummm....no. Not at all. iPods are not even remotely connected to the Internet, and they sync with your computer with no internet connection required unless you're doing an update. What are you even talking about? You're seriously trying to claim that an iPod is connected to the internet because it can sync through a cable to a machine that may or may not be connected to the internet? While at the same time trying to claim the Apple watch, the device that can receive live updates from the internet, is not Internet connected? That's whack sauce dude. Let's not be silly.

If anything, the Apple Watch will be more Internet connected since its tethered to your iPhone via Bluetooth LE and shares its internet connection. Therefore, Apple watch is the one that's Internet connected, iPods are not. Except the touch.

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That would never happen. The only reason why its called tv and not Itv its because the name was already taken.. Same with Ipay and Iwatch....

Yeah, because iPhone wasn't a registered trademark anywhere when they chose to use it? When has that ever stopped apple?

 

[Blorzoga]

They will never drop the "i". iPhone has become ubiquitous, like bandaid, Xerox, or Kleenex. It would be incredibly foolish.

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No, i-whatever is an iconic brand name in the minds of customers. iTunes, iPad, iPod, and iPhone all resonate throughout the world. Besides, the fact it's one syllable "i" vs two "ap-ple" make it an easier ring for customers to say and get stuck on their head. Not sure why Apple didn't call them iTV and iWatch

I believe iTV is a network in UK.

 

[uwdude]

Ummm....no. Not at all. iPods are not even remotely connected to the Internet, and they sync with your computer with no internet connection required unless you're doing an update. What are you even talking about? You're seriously trying to claim that an iPod is connected to the internet because it can sync through a cable to a machine that may or may not be connected to the internet? While at the same time trying to claim the Apple watch, the device that can receive live updates from the internet, is not Internet connected? That's whack sauce dude. Let's not be silly.

If anything, the Apple Watch will be more Internet connected since its tethered to your iPhone via Bluetooth LE and shares its internet connection. Therefore, Apple watch is the one that's Internet connected, iPods are not. Except the touch.

Umm, no, the Apple watch does not share any internet connection. It gets any data fed secondhand from the phone. It cannot get anything from the Internet itself. And the iPod gets its data by connecting hard wired to the computer, and downloading that data from the Internet, automatically if that setting is turned on. Anyway we are arguing about a device over 10 years old that is about to be discontinued, and whether it should have the letter "i" in the name, lol. So I think I'm going to go have a drink instead. You can continue the argument if you would like, lol.

 

[iBlazed]

Umm, no, the Apple watch does not share any internet connection. It gets any data fed secondhand from the phone. It cannot get anything from the Internet itself. And the iPod gets its data by connecting hard wired to the computer, and downloading that data from the Internet, automatically if that setting is turned on. Anyway we are arguing about a device over 10 years old that is about to be discontinued, and whether it should have the letter "i" in the name, lol. So I think I'm going to go have a drink instead. You can continue the argument if you would like, lol.

First of all the iPod is still in production, at least the shuffle and nano are. Second of all, when you sync an iPod with a computer over a USB cable, you're not getting anything from the internet unless it's a firmware update. The iPod is not connected to the internet in any way shape or form. The Apple Watch, on the otherhand, can receive emails over its built in communications chip (Bluetooth). Yet, somehow you're saying the Apple Watch is less "directly connect to the internet" than the iPod? Enjoy your drink buddy, but you're still wrong.