Anyone disappointed with multitasking?

[Fraaaa]

mul·ti·task·ing [ múlti tàsking ]


noun*
Definition:
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running number of programs simultaneously:*the simultaneous management of two or more tasks by a computer or a person

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multitasking
**• noun Computing the execution of more than one program or task simultaneously.

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Computer multitasking - the apparent simultaneous performance of two or more tasks by a computer's central processing unit

 

[Pushkar]

How elsewhere you going to do it?

 

[Carniphage]

Real multi-tasking

A number of people have asserted that the iOS4 implementation is not real multi-tasking.

It's true that iOS4 tries to minimise tasks running in background as much as possible. But apps such as GPS navigation software really are running in background.

They continue to track position, re-compute routes, and issue driving guidance while in background.

C.

 

[Maverick1337]

I mean, really. I am amazed by the people who actually read through that.
Good job people.

LOL

 

[hexonxonx]

Yeah the apps have to be updated with the iOS4 API's.

I was hoping it wasn't something like this especially if some of my favorite apps never get updated.

 

[Carniphage]

I was hoping it wasn't something like this especially if some of my favorite apps never get updated.

As far as I know, *all* apps benefit from fast task switching, whether re-coded or not.

And fast task switching is by far the biggest single benefit.

C.

 

[DoFoT9]

As far as I know, *all* apps benefit from fast task switching, whether re-coded or not.

And fast task switching is by far the biggest single benefit.

C.

Most applications now have some sort of background application running, they just don't feel like it. I thought I heard SJ say that each process will need to be sorted for iOS4 to ascertain if they need to continue computing once not active or not, e.g. Running iTunes music, etc. This is done by the API of course, don't quote me on that though

 

[iEdd]

The only downside is that double tap won't bring up iPod controls anymore. It was really useful as it had volume too.

Any other way to bring these up? Triple click? (Although it really starts to get ridiculous if that happens...)

 

[hexonxonx]

The only downside is that double tap won't bring up iPod controls anymore. It was really useful as it had volume too.

Any other way to bring these up? Triple click? (Although it really starts to get ridiculous if that happens...)

Double click for iPod still works on the lock screen at least.

 

[DoFoT9]

Double click for iPod still works on the lock screen at least.

Not good enough I'm afraid.

I had an idea for quick application switching, what if (like for osx) each application was on a space? You three finger swipe, or tip tap on screen to switch to the next space (application). Eh just an idea.

 

[zachimal]

Not good enough I'm afraid.

I had an idea for quick application switching, what if (like for osx) each application was on a space? You three finger swipe, or tip tap on screen to switch to the next space (application). Eh just an idea.

iPod controls can be accessed with double tapping at any time. iPod controls are built into the task switcher -- simply double tap and swipe right. The horizontal lock button is also located there.

 

[iEdd]

Yes, but correct me if I'm wrong, but there's no volume control in those iPod controls.

 

[maflynn]

I'm sure there's a cogent message that OP is trying to convey, however the wall of text is blocking my every move, and my eyes glaze over at it

I don't think apple's implementation of the task manager is great, its somewhat kludgey but then their hands were tide because of the current UI, all in all its the best they could do.

As for multitasking itself, that is also a bit kludgey, only 7 APIs everything else will be single-tasked?

 

[zachimal]

Yes, but correct me if I'm wrong, but there's no volume control in those iPod controls.

Correct, no volume control there. However, I would suggest the physical volume buttons would be just as useful there. But yes, it is slightly less convenient (when the phone is unlocked). Beside the iPod controls in the task switcher is the iPod icon when can be used to access the iPod app for on-screen volume control if desired.

 

[DoFoT9]

iPod controls can be accessed with double tapping at any time. iPod controls are built into the task switcher -- simply double tap and swipe right. The horizontal lock button is also located there.

i have yet to use this feature on an iPhone, but owning an iPad i think that would be too hard and annoying, especially with one finger. idk though.

what is the use of swiping right? im sure there is a better way.

Yes, but correct me if I'm wrong, but there's no volume control in those iPod controls.

not on the iPhone, on the iPad there are volume controls. i feel its important to bring up as there will be iOS4 for the iPad too

 

[zachimal]

what is the use of swiping right? im sure there is a better way.

I actually didn't make the language too clear: by swiping your finger right on the task list you are accessing the controls that are to the left -- thus moving the recently used programs right.

 

[DoFoT9]

I actually didn't make the language too clear: by swiping your finger right on the task list you are accessing the controls that are to the left -- thus moving the recently used programs right.

OH! right. mybad! i thought you had to swipe in addition to doing that. ok, thats a bit better then thanks for clearing that up!

 

[LoganT]

Is the iPod on the iPhone now using the background streaming API's now? I know the iPod runs in the background since version 1.0, but I was wondering if they had updated so it is using the background streaming API's. It would nice for battery life.

 

[Mliii]

I just realized how hard it is to reply to posts with the amount of venom and vile hatred as is seemingly required to post on macrumors...don't know if I want to be a part of this place. I tried.

It can feel that way sometimes, sure, but there are also a lot of very helpful, conscientious, good natured people. What you need to learn to do is ignore the trolls and those who think rudeness is the equivalent of humor and go from there.

 

[mac jones]

I know.

Grammar barbs are painful

 

[spyda]

I still don't get what you mean. It disconnects? I mean, people still see you're online, they can send you messages, and you can read them instantly and reply by jumping right back into the app. I must be missing something...

Nah, if I'm on AIM and I exit out the app to go to another one and come back it says 'reconnecting'. I was also wondering how this would work with Facebook using FB Chat. When you leave out of the Facebook app you're no longer able to receive IM's, it signs you off from the chat. I was hoping with the new "multi-task" none of that will happen but from what I'm gathering..it still will. BUMMAAUHHH.

 

[iMacDragon]

As far as I know, *all* apps benefit from fast task switching, whether re-coded or not.

And fast task switching is by far the biggest single benefit.

C.

They do need to at least be recompiled for iOS4 in order to support the 'freeze' state, current gen apps gain nothing by default.

And I too wonder just how many old apps that have been abandoned will never be updated.

 

[DoFoT9]

Nah, if I'm on AIM and I exit out the app to go to another one and come back it says 'reconnecting'. I was also wondering how this would work with Facebook using FB Chat. When you leave out of the Facebook app you're no longer able to receive IM's, it signs you off from the chat. I was hoping with the new "multi-task" none of that will happen but from what I'm gathering..it still will. BUMMAAUHHH.

When using ebuddy or IM+ if I close the app it will go into some sort of push mode, which tells the server to store all the messages until you reconnect. This is a feature that must be built into the app and into the IM servers, and most apps you must pay for it. It annoys me that wwe have to use push for a simple IM application, but what can you do.