Why is the macOS dock outlined compared to iOS dock?

[TinaBelcher]

i think the outline on macOS version looks hideous, compared to iOS version. Even in dark mode the Mac dock looks lighter, while iOS has a more true frost/glass appeal that compliments whatever you’re in dark or light mode.

Didn’t Apple want to the design to sync between their devices? This has been such an issue ever since Big Sur, that every iOS design they implemented over to macOS looks like a downloaded “theme” from deviant art…

 

[11235813]

I agree. I also hate the space between the bottom of the screen and the dock. We're losing that screen space for no reason at all.

 

[TinaBelcher]

I agree. I also hate the space between the bottom of the screen and the dock. We're losing that screen space for no reason at all.

Omg that, too! It’s not symmetrical at all. At least windows 11 did it right with the spacing on their dock

 

[08380728]

lol, he mentions Windows, lol they got more issues going on in that spiderweb than a 2px border around a dock lol lol lol

 

[chabig]

I agree. I also hate the space between the bottom of the screen and the dock. We're losing that screen space for no reason at all.

Turn on dock hiding and it's not a problem.

 

[TinaBelcher]

lol, he mentions Windows, lol they got more issues going on in that spiderweb than a 2px border around a dock lol lol lol

lol, he enters the thread to indirectly comment on something between 2 people, and not even having the nerve to click quote....and it's "she".

 

[fisherking]

lol, he enters the thread to indirectly comment on something between 2 people, and not even having the nerve to click quote....and it's "she".

you're assuming it's a 'she'; and this is an internet forum, not a conversation 'between 2 people'; we're all free to add ideas, suggestions, rants, complaints. it's what makes the place fun...

 

[TinaBelcher]

you're assuming it's a 'she'; and this is an internet forum, not a conversation 'between 2 people'; we're all free to add ideas, suggestions, rants, complaints. it's what makes the place fun...

I’m the SHE!!! 🙄🤦‍♀️

 

[usagora]

You'll forgive me if I see no significant difference here (top is your image, bottom is my iPhone 12 dock . . . obviously the background colors aren't the same, so it's not a perfect 1:1 comparison, but I think it makes the point). I don't understand how anyone could call the top one "hideous" and not say the same thing about the bottom one - they're pretty much identical!

 

[fisherking]

I’m the SHE!!! 🙄🤦‍♀️

got it! (also the best character on the series). but stand by the 2nd part of my post...

 

[nicho]

You'll forgive me if I see no significant difference here (top is your image, bottom is my iPhone 12 dock . . . obviously the background colors aren't the same, so it's not a perfect 1:1 comparison, but I think it makes the point). I don't understand how anyone could call the top one "hideous" and not say the same thin about the bottom one - they're pretty much identical!

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Put your own screenshot next to both of OP's. You'll see your mistake...

 

[usagora]

Put your own screenshot next to both of OP's. You'll see your mistake...

LOL! "mistake" We're talking about a matter of opinion. So the edges of the dock in macOS are slightly defined in the top screen shot. Horrors! I personally think either way looks nice. Look, I'm a very anal person myself, but this is taking things to an extreme that even makes me shake my head.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

I think a greater issue is that when one turns on Reduce transparency, the outlines become even harder.

 

[fisherking]

I think a greater issue is that when one turns on Reduce transparency, the outlines become even harder.

which goes with 'reduce transparency'.

i'm with usagora; the outline seems like a non-issue, but no harm in discussing it, as long as you accept that apple isn't going to remove that line because 3 people on a forum don't like it.

 

[D3ggy]

I always used to run a tool to make my dock completely transparent. There is no need for the dock bar.

 

[TinaBelcher]

I always used to run a tool to make my dock completely transparent. There is no need for the dock bar.

What do you use?

 

[D3ggy]

What do you use?

Used to use C Dock but don think it’s compatible with Monterey

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

which goes with 'reduce transparency'.

i'm with usagora; the outline seems like a non-issue, but no harm in discussing it, as long as you accept that apple isn't going to remove that line because 3 people on a forum don't like it.

But if the dock is a solid block of colour, it shouldn't need an outline.

 

[elptdbi3lYI]

Outline makes sense because it matches appearance of windows

 

[Martyimac]

SMH

 

[fisherking]

But if the dock is a solid block of colour, it shouldn't need an outline.

the dock (at least, on my macs, in dark mode), isn't a solid block of color, it's a translucent window...

 

[richmond62]

Personally I did NOT notice the outline until I read this thread which could mean that my eye sight is failing, I am going senile, or it isn't that "in your face". HOWEVER, now I see it it fekks me off no end.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

the dock (at least, on my macs, in dark mode), isn't a solid block of color, it's a translucent window...

I'm referring to when reduce transparency is enabled.

 

[fisherking]

I'm referring to when reduce transparency is enabled.

and what percentage of mac users do that? (& the consequences of reducing transparency are exactly what they are)...

 

[Martyimac]

and what percentage of mac users do that? (& the consequences of reducing transparency are exactly what they are)...

I do it and my dock is solid black, and yes outlined.