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> 6th iPhone, arguably the 4th generation (iPhone 1, iPhone 3G and 3GS as one generation, iPhone 4 and 4S as one generation). Are you still going to think that
by MatthewPhillips 14y ago
> 6th iPhone, arguably the 4th generation (iPhone 1, iPhone 3G and 3GS as one generation, iPhone 4 and 4S as one generation).
Are you still going to think that when the new iPhone still looks like the 4/4s model?
> Naming it iPhone 6 would be extremely confusing for consumers (Where did the 5 go?!), as would 4G. The only workable alternative is iPhone 5. Anything else would be a horrible idea from a marketing point of view.
Or drop the number altogether and leave the math to the nerds who care.
- arrrg 14y agoIf the rumours are anything to go by the next iPhone is deservedly a new generation. New metal back, larger screen, different connector, … Sure, it looks somewhat similar to the 4/4S, but you would have to be extremely superficial if you think only a completely new look deserves to be a new generation name. That’s not how Apple thinks. If they like a look they keep it. They don’t change it for change’s sake. Here is a reminder: iPhone 3G and 3GS as well as 4 and 4S looked exactly the same. I only dared to call them part of one generation because they really looked exactly the same. If the rumours are true the iPhone 5 will look somewhat similar but certainly not exactly the same as the 4/4S. And sure, no numbers would also work, but if you want numbers 5 is the only way to do it and it honestly makes a ton of sense and is not the least bit confusing. Everyone will know what you are talking about, no one will be confused. It’s unique, it’s memorable, it even makes sense.