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To: pyslent who wrote (8766)8/25/2011 3:41:36 PM
From: iggyl  Read Replies (1) of 32692
 
That's not the kind of multitasking I'm used to on a modern device. I understand that the video doesn't need to continue playback in the background (very few platforms allow this). But my state should be saved *no matter what.* And yes, I expect the saved state to survive even if the OS needs to close the app while in the background, because I have no control over that. So yes, maybe you're right that technically, Android does true multitasking, but that only lasts until it doesn't. And true multitasking might have some advantages in certain situations. But in my experience, I need a reliable "save state" far more often.

1. Get an iPhone.
2. Start a youtube video.
3. Press home button.
4. Select new app to open
5. Double click home button.
6. Open youtube right where you left off.
7. Get rid of Android POS.
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