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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Dell Defends Against 'Apple Copycat' Claims In Naming New Computers: 'Pro And Max Are Not Exclusive'

Dell is streamlining its PC lineup, abandoning legacy names like XPS and Inspiron in favor of a unified "Dell" brand, a move reminiscent of Apple's successful strategy. (Credit: X / Olivier Blanchard 💬 @OABlanchard)

In a bid to reignite interest, Dell Technologies is rebranding its PCs, seemingly taking cues from Apple's famed naming style.

The company announced on 6th January, ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), that it is retiring long-standing names like 'XPS' and 'Inspiron.' Instead, Dell is adopting a streamlined branding approach, focusing on simplicity by centring its new range of devices around the 'Dell' name - an approach some people believe sounds eerily similar to Apple's own line.

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