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Ask HN: Help Me Understand Yosemite's Lock Screen Apple Icon?

5 pointsby mikemajzoubover 10 years ago
Why do you think Apple put their logo as a functionless icon in the top-left corner of the lock screen?<p>My first impression is that it adds unnecessary clutter to the interface, and is confusing to users because it is functionless in the lock screen (as opposed to being a menu item when the OS is unlocked).<p>Are there any designers out there who can help me understand the decision? Given the care Apple puts into their designs, I assume that I am missing something. :)<p>Thanks! ~ Mike<p>PS: Here&#x27;s a link I found on google so you can see what I&#x27;m talking about: https:&#x2F;&#x2F;farm4.staticflickr.com&#x2F;3851&#x2F;14147481657_389c093f30_b.jpg

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teamhappyover 10 years ago
Here&#x27;s a screenshot: <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14147481657_389c093f30_b.jpg" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;farm4.staticflickr.com&#x2F;3851&#x2F;14147481657_389c093f30_b...</a><p>Looks like nothing but branding to me, but I guess you could argue it provides some sort of consistency with the status bar. It might also be preparation for a more interactive lock-screen similar to what iOS 8 offers (<a href="http://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/img_00071.png" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;9to5mac.files.wordpress.com&#x2F;2014&#x2F;06&#x2F;img_00071.png</a>).
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fit2ruleover 10 years ago
I&#x27;ve got multiple machines in my work environment - Linux and Apple boxes. I don&#x27;t often do it, but sometimes I forget what I&#x27;m using when I unlock - maybe they put an Apple there to brand the screenlock so that there wouldn&#x27;t be such confusion?
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