• GoatSynagogueEnglish
    2·
    1 day ago

    It is and it isn’t. Currently, even on a single call, it is both the decline button and the hang up/end call button. People on iPhones are used to this as it is how it has worked forever.

    When a call comes in while you’re on a call, the screen is essentially the “new incoming call” screen - it shows the incoming callers ID, and has the ability to answer with actions performed on your current call, and to decline the call. It follows the existing pattern and behaviour. It also says “decline call” underneath it, to get rid of any ambiguity.

    I honestly don’t see a better, more clear way of doing this ui. You would rarely want to do an “end current call, and decline incoming call”, so having 2 red phone icons wouldn’t make sense. There’s never been an icon to “continue call” so adding one just for this situation would be more confusing.

    • sem@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      2·
      1 day ago

      I like the idea of following the pattern by having the smaller green phone circle behind the red hang up circle, indicating that the call you’re on stays open.

      Just because people are used to it doesn’t mean it’s good design, but also thankfully it is not my job to design an alternative.

      • GoatSynagogueEnglish
        2·
        18 hours ago

        That’s unnecessary though, because of course declining the incoming call means you stay on the call you’re already on.

        • sem@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
          1·
          15 hours ago

          It wasn’t clear to me and also clearly bothers the people who posted and uploaded this meme

          • GoatSynagogueEnglish
            1·
            9 hours ago

            I’m going to assume you aren’t an iPhone user, correct? That’s all this is really - people who don’t use iPhones, who dislike Apple/iPhones, ragging on a UI that makes perfect sense in the context it’s used.

            • sem@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
              1·
              9 hours ago

              That’s not what im saying. I dont dislike apple, I am just seeing the design with fresh eyes, since I haven’t been using it for years. Let’s just say that this design is not universally clear.

              We don’t live in a vacuum, so i am not suggesting changing something that people are already familiar with. Anyway, that is not my job. I’m just commenting on a meme.

              • GoatSynagogueEnglish
                1·
                8 hours ago

                The design is clear when you look at the entire screen and not just the bottom section like the screenshot has. Context matters.

                This is the “incoming call” screen. It’s not the “already in a call” screen. The decline button is the same button as if you weren’t already in a call, because that’s what it does - decline the incoming call. It gives you 2 options to answer the incoming call in regards to your existing call. The only other option would be “end current call and decline incoming call”, but that’s not an option that anyone would ever really use.

                As it is, it’s perfect for the context that it’s seen in. The OP has removed all that context though, which is adding to the confusion people are having.

                Does that make a bit more sense now?

                • sem@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
                  1·
                  8 hours ago

                  I hear what you’re saying, but i have definitely borrowed an iphone, gotten an incoming call, and seen that big “hang up” icon (you would say decline). Since none of the buttons seemed safe while my attention was on the call (did not parse the “decline”), I’m pretty sure I just ignored the whole acreen until it went away.

                  If you are used to iphones and “incoming call” screens, I’m sure it does not confuse you, but again, it is not a universal design.