Because in my experience it's the only save icon that's
consistently used for the same purpose. Many apps use icons
involving arrows for most common actions, and then I have to
guess if that one icon is for downloading something, for saving
the file or something else entirely.
Smartphones really need a tooltip replacement. Windows Phone 8
solved it in a consistent, intuitive way and it would be great
if the other big players came up with something similar. Google
and Apple have the power to push such improvements through the
whole app ecosystem, but there seems to be no incentive.
Smartphones really need a tooltip replacement. Windows Phone 8 solved it in a consistent, intuitive way and it would be great if the other big players came up with something similar. Google and Apple have the power to push such improvements through the whole app ecosystem, but there seems to be no incentive.