One of the top results when searching for the Apple iPhone is the Linksys iPhone. One might wonder what the Linksys iPhone is, and why have I never heard of it? The official Linksys iPhone web site gives this description of their product (bold is ours):

iPhone is about a new age of communications, with voice applications at the core. An age that is about more than just dialing a phone number and waiting to see if someone on the other end answers. Devices in this new age are expected to deliver more than just a connection to friends, loved ones, and colleagues. They now must deliver on the promise of particular types of content tailored to your specific needs.

The variety of features available on Linksys iPhones will change the way you communicate with friends and family. iPhone products offer compelling internet services using popular clients like Skype and Yahoo! Messenger with Voice that display real-time contact list and presence information letting you know if the party you want to call is available. Enjoy access to personal content like music, photos, and live video cameras from sources on the Internet. In short, Linksys iPhones give you the ability to do more with your phone than talk!

Basically, summarized, the Linksys iPhone is cordless home phone with access to Skype and Yahoo! Messenger, and other capabilities as well.

Of course, the Linksys iPhone is not a cell phone, nor a mobile solution like the Apple iPhone is, however, the patent for the Linksys iPhone covers mobile technologies and is the very root of their recent lawsuit again Apple Inc.

Earlier reports had assumed that Apple would rename the iPhone due to this naming conflict, however at Macworld last week Apple shattered these assumptions with its’ bold iPhone design.

Both products have their benefits, and can be used for different purposes. What if one wanted to have both products active in tandem? Things might get confusing, but more than likely, one would refer to their Linksys iPhone as their “phone” and their Apple iPhone as their “cell phone” or “PDA.”