Both iOS and Android have always had true multitasking ability, they just didn't allow it for 3rd party apps it was reserved for the OS apps. Recently both added a multi-tasking layer: iOS limited what can be multitasked to select services such as playing music(and I forget the others). Android open the gate to anything, the developer however is responsible for making their app multi-tasking. It's a deviation in philosophy form say PC desktop where the OS is responsible for the multitasking. As a result these mobile OS are much better at utilizing resources and conserving battery.
Hey it's the design
, you can't snide a sports car because it can't go off-roading?
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Originally Posted by HansTWN
Well, which browser lets me watch videos in the background? Do any of the video player apps have this capability, for on-device files or streaming? I see your point, but it is no good if nobody has implemented this capability and I am not able to override the developers' choices.
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Implied from my paragraph above it's considered 'poor implantation' (for resource utilization reasons) for a video player to continue playing in the background so most players properly pause the player when focus is lost. As a result most are going to play nice. However if you dig around you should be able to find something that fits you bill.
Below are a few apps you might find useful.
There is a browser that is suppose called
Maxthon that allows multiple tabs
Here are two apps that allow one to play Youtube video in the background so you can listen to the audio (
QueueTube,
pvstar)
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