The meaning of the letter 'i' in the iPhone name

The iPhone is Apple's first commercial smartphone, launched in 2007. Right from its launch at the event, the product was called "iPhone", similar to how the manufacturer named its previous products iPod (music player), iMac (desktop computer). Up to now, the letter "i" has appeared on many different Apple products and services and has almost become a unique brand.

Late CEO Steve Jobs and the first iPhone launched in 2007

To understand the meaning of the "i" in the product name, we need to look back at the company's naming history. The first device with the letter "i" attached to it was the iMac . In 1998, Apple's leader - Steve Jobs wanted the iMac to be a computer that could be used in the office, home and school. He explained that Apple chose the "i" at the beginning of the name to imply "internet", because this was the first Mac computer that allowed users to connect to the internet easily and quickly.

In addition, the genius founder of Apple also affirmed that iMac is suitable for individual use. iMac will be used in schools, where teachers use the device to guide and teach (instruction), and students search for information (information). Finally, Jobs wants iMac to inspire people.

The iPhone was named after the iMac's structure, so today, the "i" at the beginning of this device stands for all the meanings mentioned above: internet, individual, instruct, inform, inspire. After 16 years of its launch, Apple's smartphone model still meets all the above criteria when viewed from the perspective of the utilities it brings to users.

In addition, other products with the same "i" structure and name are also defaulted similarly. For example, iOS, iPadOS, iCloud...

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