Actually, the iPhone 4 was the incorrectly named unit, as it is internally an iPhone3,1/3,2 (GSM/CDMA), with the 3GS being an iPhone2,1 and the 3G an iPhone1,2. The iPhone 4S brought the name back in-line with the internal version.
...The only exception to this pattern was the iphone 3g, which looked like the first iphone (except for the aluminum backing)...
Actually it is the case as well with the 3G. The exterior dimensions were different. The plastic back was a elliptical shape and not bull-nosed like the first iPhone, and the buttons were different. Not to mention the 3G and 3GS came in different colors as well.
I believe the only time it wasn't mentioned at the keynote was for the iPhone 3G S (because there WAS a space initially), and then in some interview one of the execs (maybe Steve himself) confirmed it was for 'speed'.
show me the quote. Hyperlink something and i'll believe it. Otherwise, by your own logic, it's still just a speculation.
I think Apple has been making inconsequential mistakes in naming the iPhone since it's 2nd generation. I had friends think the iPhone 3G was the 3rd gen iPhone. And since then, the naming has just been bonkers, with maybe the exception of the iPhone 4. They really should just call it "iPhone" and be done with it like they did with iPad.
Since they continue to sell older models of both iPhones and iPads they should probably drop the numbering scheme altogether and perhaps adopt a more logical naming convention like naming them in the tradition of Mexican wrestling. Maniaco, Místico, Dragón Rojo, or my personal favorite, El Intocable.
ok, i buy that quote, but, has there ever been a quote for the 4? 4S? people "think" the "S" is for speed again or "SIRI" but we have never heard a direct quote for it. Nor have we one for 3G even though that one is kind of obvious.
Please go outside and get some fresh air, and concentrate on something truly important like, oh, electing the next president or combating global warming.
Please go outside and get some fresh air, and concentrate on something truly important like, oh, electing the next president or combating global warming.
Come over to Ars we are arguing about F******* cables.
The iPhone after the 4s will be called the iphone5. Seems simple enough. And that's what apple excels at, making things simple when they could be complex. I predict no one will be confused and only the tech minded will have a problem with it. Seems like a classic apple decision to me.
The real argument is between whether we have five or six (scored as five) IQ points.
Originally Posted by Doctor David
The iPhone after the 4s will be called the iphone5. Seems simple enough.
How?
I predict no one will be confused and only the tech minded will have a problem with it.
More than just the 'tech-minded' had a problem with Apple selling an iPad that can in fact do LTE in Australia where it cannot. I imagine most of them didn't understand why it didn't work.
So what? What problems will that present in the real world? The only problem I've seen is yours and I fail to see how that will be harmful or even acknowledged by the 10's of millions of people who will buy them.
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Actually, the iPhone 4 was the incorrectly named unit, as it is internally an iPhone3,1/3,2 (GSM/CDMA), with the 3GS being an iPhone2,1 and the 3G an iPhone1,2. The iPhone 4S brought the name back in-line with the internal version.
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Originally Posted by neosum
...The only exception to this pattern was the iphone 3g, which looked like the first iphone (except for the aluminum backing)...
Actually it is the case as well with the 3G. The exterior dimensions were different. The plastic back was a elliptical shape and not bull-nosed like the first iPhone, and the buttons were different. Not to mention the 3G and 3GS came in different colors as well.
Originally Posted by antkm1
And doesn't answer my request for citation.
Got one!
Originally Posted by this link
Speed: Schiller presented the lead improvement of the 3G S as its speed - in fact, he explained, that's what the "S" stands for.
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
I believe the only time it wasn't mentioned at the keynote was for the iPhone 3G S (because there WAS a space initially), and then in some interview one of the execs (maybe Steve himself) confirmed it was for 'speed'.
show me the quote. Hyperlink something and i'll believe it. Otherwise, by your own logic, it's still just a speculation.
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Originally Posted by silverpraxis
I think Apple has been making inconsequential mistakes in naming the iPhone since it's 2nd generation. I had friends think the iPhone 3G was the 3rd gen iPhone. And since then, the naming has just been bonkers, with maybe the exception of the iPhone 4. They really should just call it "iPhone" and be done with it like they did with iPad.
Since they continue to sell older models of both iPhones and iPads they should probably drop the numbering scheme altogether and perhaps adopt a more logical naming convention like naming them in the tradition of Mexican wrestling. Maniaco, Místico, Dragón Rojo, or my personal favorite, El Intocable.
Originally Posted by antkm1
show me the quote. Hyperlink something and i'll believe it. Otherwise, by your own logic, it's still just a speculation.
In the post above yours. Or do a search for "iPhone 3GS" between 6/8/2009 and 6/8/2009.
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Got one!
ok, i buy that quote, but, has there ever been a quote for the 4? 4S? people "think" the "S" is for speed again or "SIRI" but we have never heard a direct quote for it. Nor have we one for 3G even though that one is kind of obvious.
Reminds me of the "Premature Specification" of the Power Mac G5.
Today's "leak" from Apple (if it indeed will be called iPhone 5) was less blatant, but that G5 goof up made for a fun day!
Coincidentally the number then also incremented from 4 to 5...
My goddess people, 91 posts about the *name*?!
Please go outside and get some fresh air, and concentrate on something truly important like, oh, electing the next president or combating global warming.
Originally Posted by Sierrajeff
…electing the next president or combating global warming.
Electoral college handles the former. And entropy takes care of the latter.
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Originally Posted by Sierrajeff
My goddess people, 91 posts about the *name*?!
Please go outside and get some fresh air, and concentrate on something truly important like, oh, electing the next president or combating global warming.
Come over to Ars we are arguing about F******* cables.
IIRC, the s for the 3rd gen stood for speed, Phil saying that on stage. The s for the 5th gen wasn't explained in the keynote.
Two years and two months later the brand new iPhone being released is the iPhone..........5?
How does that make any sense?
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Originally Posted by PhilBoogie
Speaking of digits, why are single-digit IQ people posting?
Hey! I resemble that remark!
Originally Posted by IQatEdo
Hey! I resemble that remark!
The real argument is between whether we have five or six (scored as five) IQ points.
Originally Posted by Doctor David
The iPhone after the 4s will be called the iphone5. Seems simple enough.
How?
I predict no one will be confused and only the tech minded will have a problem with it.
More than just the 'tech-minded' had a problem with Apple selling an iPad that can in fact do LTE in Australia where it cannot. I imagine most of them didn't understand why it didn't work.
Originally Posted by Doctor David
5 comes after 4.
And we've already had the 5th.