In a matter of days, Apple will launch iPhone software which is strikingly different to what’s available now — even down to the naming.

Apple wants to bring some consistency to the naming of its software. The upcoming versions will be labelled based on the year, rather than the version number, Bloomberg reports.

Apple may be on the verge of a big change in the way the company names its software updates -- and it's an approach that may seem familiar to anyone who's familiar with Windows 95 or a '57 Chevy. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Apple is rebranding its operating systems by using the last two digits of the upcoming year.