This is a absolutely fascinating read, more so if you are into art or design:

Apple icon secrets: hidden meanings hiding in plain sight.

Read the post; read all comments. If you use an iPhone, iPod or a Mac, you can verify it yourself. In all likelihood, there are many other icons and design related trivia that haven’t been discovered and remain as hidden easter eggs.

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My favourite is the icon for the Stocks app on iPhone. It makes sense that the icon means something but I could have never guessed what it means. It is both beautiful and poignant.

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