Why do we still lack true multi-tasking?

[MattInOz]

You mean the iPhone is doing quite well with the advantage of pushing a fraction of the pixels on a much smaller display.

Which means it's a more comfortable device to use and carry. So no negative there.

 

[Technarchy]

Which means it's a more comfortable device to use and carry. So no negative there.

That's a myth and conditioning due to not having any other options within the iPhone product line. You'll learn how much of a fallacy this logic is come September.

It's also off topic.

 

[afsnyder]

I have to agree with Techarnarchy.

Yes the batteries are larger on the Android phones but that's really not the point. iOS should have true multitasking and Apple should just use a larger battery. I don't care how large the battery is as long as the features and battery life is there.

The Samsung Galaxy Notes and the G series from LG can oulast the iPhone by a mile.

It's not easy to just put in a bigger battery. The bigger battery would lead to a larger overall phone. You would need to pack in a larger display and redesign the outer shell. Overall you'd end up with something that isn't the iPhone it started out to be... I'm thinking of the iPhone 6, anyone else?

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Read the whole thread, not just the first comment.

Apple does have multitasking for internet things. Apps can continue downloading in the background and load things however Safari doesn't do this for videos. I was trying to watch a video the other day and it was taking forever to load so I hopped over to a game and waited for it to load but sadly it didn't load any more at all while I was away.

Is that was you're wondering about?

 

[MattInOz]

That's a myth and conditioning due to not having any other options within the iPhone product line. You'll learn how much of a fallacy this logic is come September.

It's also off topic.

I would accept that it's only personnel opinion but it's hardly a myth.

Edit:
But yes to get back on topic.
Was surprised Apple didn't do two apps live on the iPad for iOS 8. It seemed to be something they have been lining up ducks for. I guess they have another couple of ducks.

I say this as some who thinks "true multitasking" is more a case of us working to suit the computer not the computer working to suit us. Also I think across the range of iDevices what they have done with Extensions will give better function and delete more of the call for "true multitasking" anyway.

 

[FatPuppy]

Yes, so I've heard... in the previous 44 posts.

I didn't read the whole thread but you got the idea.

 

[Oohara]

All I want is to be able to watch a full screen stream/video and then open another app in a floating window on top, to message, send emails, use the calculator, surf the web, etc. - without interrupting the stream. I'd happily take a thicker/heavier device for this to be possible.

 

[charlituna]

Yes, I understand we have the app switcher, but what I'm talking about is true multi-tasking. Apps running in the background thing.

Why don't we have it yet?! I honestly don't understand. It's been about six years since iOS was first introduced...

The answer is quite easy. Apple chooses not to do it. Why could be as simple as a belief that it is not a vital function for the vast majority of users despite the very vocal rantings of the small percent that think it MUST be added.