I don't like the removal of the "+" button in Safari to add to Reading List

[Siderz]

Something that bugs me in iOS7 is that Safari doesn't have a plus button like Safari that quickly adds a link to the Reading List, you have to click that share icon and then click reading list.

Well, now they've done the same with Yosemite, I really don't like that. It worked a lot better before; one click to quickly send to the Reading List, click and hold to choose a different location. You can customise the toolbar and I don't see that same button.

Really hope they bring back that button as an option, and maybe even add it to iOS8, but I really doubt that. No idea why they would remove it.

Edit: scaredpoet pointed out that there's still a button:

It shows up if you mouse over the address bar. Like this.

 

[joedec]

It appears when you mouse over now, but its a little touchy.

... Jeff

 

[scaredpoet]

It shows up if you mouse over the address bar. Like this.

 

[Siderz]

It shows up if you mouse over the address bar. Like this.

How did I not notice this?! That is so handy! Thanks a lot!

 

[joedec]

How can you not miss it, its invisible, its not the wisest design choice. More like an easter egg.

... Jeff

 

[Siderz]

It appears when you mouse over now, but its a little touchy.

... Jeff

Why did you edit your reply from this:

I liked it also, especially when you hold it down it expands your bookmark folders for quick filing.

.. Jeff

 

[joedec]

Why did you edit your reply from this:

It seemed less pertinent. Also I had yet to notice its hiddenness.

 

[simon48]

The hold for destination popup is new to me, that is awesome! I might use it over cmd + D from now.

 

[gmanist1000]

Strange design choice indeed, I submitted some Feedback to Apple.

 

[anp27]

Yes, I agree, it is a bit strange.... why couldn't they just leave the plus sign where it was?

 

[zen]

I posted about this the other day in a thread - I too had missed the hidden + that appears in the address bar. I know they're trying to keep Safari's new UI clean... but it does seem a little unnecessary.

Also, it looks like most people are going to miss it!

 

[anp27]

I know they're trying to keep Safari's new UI clean... but it does seem a little unnecessary.

Clean? But the 'reload' button is still there...

 

[pickaxe]

Yes, I agree, it is a bit strange.... why couldn't they just leave the plus sign where it was?

because it's not minimal enough and it doesn't look good to the graphical designers with no experience in gui design

 

[Siderz]

Slightly related, I don't like where the iCloud tabs shows up. You have to click that annoying "Show all tabs" button and they show up at the bottom. I much prefer having a dedicated button.

Is the feedback assistant for just bug reports or can we also make feature reports?

Another thing, and I already reported this, the delete button for Reading List items is partially hidden behind the scroll bar, you can see it in the top right of my screenshot. Might not be a problem on Macs with higher resolution screens.

 

[joedec]

I've been using the Feedback Assistant included with the Beta. I assume they are reading these, I have been logging bugs as well as style issues.

Ditto on the Cloud Tabs, I would prefer a button too, I don't see why they're force feeding these things, let the user fill it up with buttons if they want, or not.

... Jeff

 

[phrozend]

because it's not minimal enough and it doesn't look good to the graphical designers with no experience in gui design

That's one ignorant comment you made there, mate, and I would love for you to list your credentials. Yes, we can all discuss the traps of minimalism, but hovering to show expanded options/actions is not a new thing, nor is it a bad thing.

Think about it this way:

Would you prefer having your option-click (right-click) list of actions visible next to your cursor at all times or only when you're in need of them? Do you really need to have a "create a new folder"-option visible at all times? Because something is invisible, does that mean its harder to reach?

The answer is yes, but only for an inexperienced/first-time user. This is the same for all of us the first time we use a new product, digital or not. Once you know how to access something, the problem has been solved. If it still irritates you, well, maybe you should think about using another product instead.

Understanding that hovering over an element will reveal new actions relative to the said element is smart design.

Now, maybe Apple should give the user more options in deciding what's visible on their screen. Maybe Apple should give the user more options period. I think so. If you really want plus-button, you should be able to add it to your toolbar in Safari.