An iPhone has launched. However, it’s not from Apple, but from Linksys. “Gadgets launched under the iPhone brand include a couple of wifi-enabled handsets that allow users to make Skype calls over their wireless network at home or via a hotspot whilst on the move. Some of the devices also pack full colour screens and allow access to music, photos and streaming video over the wireless network.” While the word iPhone was used by the press and fans as short hand for “iTunes enabled mobile phone produced by Apple”, I can’t recall Apple ever using the word. Still, I expect there to be some trademark complaints flying, although Cisco owns the trademark and are big enough to withstand Apple... (press release)
Some other comments… ZDNet thinks it means Apple’s phone won’t be launched in January.