I see that my initial reply to String was not quite on point (thought you asked which platform works for you :)). The biggest issue for multitasking on iPhone 4.0 is not its limitation to those seven API services, but the fact that current iPhones and iPod Touches will not be able to use multitasking. I wonder if that was intentional ;).
On Apr 8, 5:28 pm, String <[email protected]> wrote: > The first thing I thought when I heard their approach was, "How very > Apple." Giving you a list of the things that you are permitted to do > in the background, and by the sound of it, the OS basically does them > for you. > > I still prefer Android, where basically anything is possible. If you > have a good idea for a background process that ISN'T one of Apple's > blessed seven, which platform leaves that door open for you? > > String > > On Apr 8, 8:18 pm, CB <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Apple just announced features for their upcoming iPhone 4.0 (http:// > > news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20002049-37.html) > > > Core features (tentpoles): Multitasking, Folders, Email, Enterprise > > and iAd > > > Overall, I'm quite impressed by the multitasking especially. I've > > always thought that Android is a little too desktop-y in how it > > handles background processes. The seven uses for multitasking > > definitely seem reasonable without the slowdown & battery issues. > > > What do you think? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Android Discuss" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en.
