Those who follow Apple know the company’s nomenclature. An iPod 2G is a second generation iPod — pretty simple. But as Chris Rawson at TUAW points out, the iPhone presents a new problem for Apple. With its fourth generation iPhone due out this summer, what will Apple call the device? After all, 4G is a term that refers to the next generation wireless technology. It could be confusing for new users.

Clearing the air on iPhone terminology: 4th generation vs. “4G” [TUAW]