Overview

• On July 28, X user Kosutami_Ito posted images claiming an early M1 iMac prototype featured the Apple logo on its chin.
• Multiple tech publications corroborated that Apple likely tested a front logo during initial design iterations before the engineering validation test.
• The provenance of the leaked images remains unclear and Apple has not responded to requests for confirmation.
• Apple’s multi-stage product development process typically involves engineering, design and product validation tests before mass production.
• Kosutami_Ito has a mixed track record of accuracy in prototype leaks, illustrating the challenges of verifying unofficial design disclosures.