What’s In A Name, Indeed. Apple Now Calling It The “iPhone 3GS”, No Space

When the iPhone 3G S was announced at that year’s WWDC conference, I first wrote it as the “iPhone 3GS” and was corrected by a colleague that according to Apple, there was a space within the “G” and the “S.” That seemed to be the case on Apple’s entire website. But today, with its million units sold announcement, I noticed that Apple has apparently moved to calling the device the iPhone 3GS — with no space. And I’m hardly the only one who noticed the change.

So which is it, Apple?

Obviously, that isn’t a huge deal, but considering how many public are writing stories, posts, tweeting, etc, about the device right now, you’d think Apple would like to have one exact name out there. But it seems that it’s not even certain. While the press release that dawn has “iPhone 3GS,” the website still has “iPhone 3G S.”

As I’ve said from when the name was first rumored, I think the iPhone 3G S (or 3GS, for that matter) is kind of a foolish name. Already, I’ve heard some humans who are unclear whether “3GS” just means multiple iPhone 3Gs. And next there’s the whole issue of writing iPhone 3GSs, plural. Plus, having played around with the device all weekend, I’m still not certain they shouldn’t have called it the iPhone 3G V — for Video.

I’ve contacted Apple for some clarification.

Update: According to a tweet from The Washington Post’s Rob Pegoraro, Apple has made the change to “iPhone 3GS,” citing Apple’s Greg Joswiak. Someone should probably let their website know.

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