That little ‘i’ has become synonymous with innovation and benchmark tech.
iPhones, iMacs, iPads, if it’s got the i, we probably want it.
But we haven’t given much thought to what the ‘i’ actually means.
The Independent brought to our attention that that little letter is actually loaded with meaning, and more complicated than we thought.
The first ‘i’ was introduced back in 1998 with the launch of the iMac.
The internet was taking off, so they chose ‘i’ to appeal to those who wanted to use the net.
But it stands for a lot more than just internet.
During the launch of the iMac, Steve Jobs showed slides which displayed the five words ‘i’ stands for.
They were: internet, individual, instruct, inform, and inspire.
He said at the time:
“Even though this is a full-blooded Macintosh, we are targeting this for the number one use that consumers tell us they want a computer for, which is to get on the Internet — simply, and fast. And that is what this product is targeted for.
