When I tell you about a man named Ken Segall, you probably have no idea who he is, but when I tell you that he is “i” prefix creator that Apple uses in some of its most important products like the iPhone, things will certainly change and you will immediately understand the importance of this person in the history of the bitten apple.

If it weren’t for Ken Segall The iPhone wouldn’t be called thatand the same would apply to other products such as the iMac, iPad and iPod. The “i” prefix was born in the era of Steve Jobs and quickly became an important distinguishing feature in the company, which has not changed over the years. Segall is also the person behind some of Apple’s biggest advertising campaigns.

The “i” prefix was born specifically in 1998 and was first used on the iMac. Its meaning has been very profound ever since represented individuation through the “I” about Apple products and also linked to the Internet, information and inspiration. You already know that it was a huge success, so much so that today, 26 years later, Apple still uses this prefix and the truth is that an iPhone without this “i” would be unthinkable.

Should Apple change the name of the iPhone?

I personally think not, and I’m sure many of you think the same as me. This name has become a big banner for Apple and presents its star product at the hardware level. More than half of Apple’s revenue depends on the iPhone and the entire ecosystem of services and software that surrounds it, so any major change could have a huge impact on the company.

If something works, it’s better not to touch it, a principle with which Segall disagrees, as in his opinion the “i” must go, believing that it doesn’t make sense anymoreand since it’s a prefix, it’s something that can’t be protected, some brands have actually used it to copy Apple in their own way, or to try to take advantage of the “i” associated with the product’s brand name. .

While it’s true that Apple has dropped the “i” in some products, such as the Mac and MacBook line, as well as others such as the Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro, what Segall says makes some sense, Apple could use the a breath of fresh air to their product names, but I honestly think the iPhone will stop being called that It would be like shooting yourself in the foot. Will we see a transition from iPhone to Apple Phone? Who knows, but I wouldn’t bet on it.

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