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's a link I found on google so you can see what I'm talking about:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14147481657_389c093f30_b.jpg
Here's a screenshot: <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14147481657_389c093f30_b.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14147481657_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://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/img_00071.png</a>).
I've got multiple machines in my work environment - Linux and Apple boxes. I don't often do it, but sometimes I forget what I'm using when I unlock - maybe they put an Apple there to brand the screenlock so that there wouldn't be such confusion?