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Danielle Kate Wroe & Beth Ure

People are only just realising what the 'i' in iPhone stands for

iPhones are one of the most popular tech products in the world, and it can sometimes feels like everyone you know has one.

But do they know what the 'i' stands for? It's a question that people often ask, according to social media, and people have offered up guesses like 'intelligent', and 'indispensable', with some people even thinking it meant 'i' as in 'my phone'.

There are many Apple products that start with 'i', not just iPhone - there's the iPod, iMac, iTunes, and more. They've shot up in popularity as people love their sleek look and how easy they are to use.

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Steve Jobs revealed what 'i' stands for in 1998 - and it's actually not just one word, it's five! The Readers Digest reported that Steve Jobs said that the 'i' stands for 'internet, individual, instruct, inform and inspire', reports the Mirror.

He also mysteriously said, however, that it 'didn't have an official meaning', alluding to it potentially meaning a 'personal pronoun' and 'instruction' for education purposes. So, it seems as though the 'i' could well be open to interpretation.

Earlier this month, iPhone users were also baffled to learn that they can customise the Lock Screen for the very first time. According to Apple: "Live Activities is a new feature that helps users stay on top of things that are happening in real-time, such as a sports game, workout, ride-share, or food delivery order, right from the Lock Screen.

"Notifications have been redesigned to roll up from the bottom, ensuring that users have a clear view of their personalised Lock Screen."

Available on any iPhone capable of upgrading to iOS 16.1, Live Activity widgets can be found at the bottom of your Lock Screen. Apple's iOS 16.1 update is now available to try for yourself, and you can install it by simply going to Settings > General > Software Update.

Did you know what the 'i' stood for in iPhone? Let us know in the comments.

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