This article from The Apple Blog has an interesting perspective on the iPhone name. He is basically pointing out the fact that the name “iPhone” is NOT emblazoned on the back of the phone product, as it is on other Apple products, such as the iPod and the iMac.
He also surmizes that the iPhone product name has become a generic identifier and therefore is open game for use on the product market.
A worthwhile read if you are not completely disgusted with all the Apple phone rumors and rumblings.
Interesting read. It makes me wonder if they’re going to rebrand the iPhone when it comes out, but go the cop-out route and use something like “Phone” like AppleTV.
Have you gotten to read Steve Jobs’ article on Apple.com about DRM yet?