Now, a user on Reddit (via Chrome Unboxed)has noted that parallel tasks in Android apps are available in Chrome OS 64 Beta. For some background, Android apps pause their state when not in focus. This behavior makes sense in smartphones, but not on desktop where you can run multiple Android apps at the same time.
If users run apps with real-time data or games, the apps will pause when users click away from the app on the Chromebook, leading to a poor user experience. The expected behavior of an open app for desktop users is that it will remain active and running even when the focus is shifted to another window. This is what is known as true multitasking.
The behavior of Android apps to pause their state doesn't make sense as users can see all their open apps on a Chromebook more easily than on a smartphone. Moreover, it makes more sense for a desktop device to have support for true multitasking in apps as compared to a mobile device. The pause behavior thus adds confusion and isn't in line with what desktop users expect.
The rectification for the problem is simple: allow apps to keep running without pausing their states when the user switches to another window. Parallel tasks on Android allow the operating system to keep all apps running and open until the user pauses the activity or exits the app. In order to enable this feature, open the Android settings page within Chrome OS and go to Developer Options. Scroll all the way down and look for a toggle to allow Android apps to keep running even if the focus is on another window.
Chrome OS 63 Stable on the Google Pixelbook doesn't have support for parallel tasks in Android apps. On the other hand, the Acer Chromebook 15 running Chrome OS 64 Beta did have support for Parallel Apps, which was turned on by Chrome Unboxed and shown off in the video below.
Chrome Unboxed states that there is a significant difference after enabling Parallel Apps, with multiple apps being able to run side-by-side with no pauses or any lost data. The user experience, therefore, is much better, and is in-line with what desktop users expect.
There is a possibility that the stable version of Chrome OS 64 won't incorporate this feature, but the chances of inclusion are high. If it's found in Chrome OS 64 Stable, users will have one less reason not to use Chrome OS, as it continues to leave behind its web-focused tag and becomes an increasingly versatile OS.
Earlier this year, the Indian smartphone brand CENTRiC had launched four new budget smartphones – CENTRiC L1, CENTRiC P1, CENTRiC P1 Plus and CENTRiC G1. All these devices are priced under Rs. 10,000 and came with 4G VoLTE support. Now, the company is all set to launch a new smartphone called Centric A1. It is priced at Rs. 10,999 and offers unibody metal design. The smartphone will be available in Metallic Earl Grey, White & Peach Gold, Gold & Peach Gold color options.
Unlike many other smartphones in the budget segment, the CENTRiC A1 packs uncompromised specifications. It sports a 5.5-inch In-cell display with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and includes Dragontrail Glass protection on the top. Under the hood, the CENTRiC A1 is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) Octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. It includes 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded additionally up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.
On the rear of the device is a 13MP camera with PDAF, 5P lens, and dual LED flash. There is an 8MP front-facing camera with LED flash and 90-degree Field-of-View for wider selfies. The device supports dual SIM dual standby using the hybrid SIM slot. It is backed by a 3,000mAh non-removable that is rated to give up to 15 hours of talk time and lasts up to 210 hours in standby mode. The CENTRiC A1 also supports Quick Charge 3.0 that can give 4 hours of talk time with just 10 minutes of charging.
The fingerprint sensor is placed on the rear of the device. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, A-GPS, FM Radio, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port. It runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, and there is no information about the Android 8.0 Oreo update. It also includes a bunch of sensors including Gyroscope, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, and Hall sensor.
The CENTRiC A1 measures 152 x 76 x 7.8 mm and weighs 160 grams. Beneath the display are the three capacitive navigation button for back, home, and multitasking (left to right). Let us know, would you be interested in using a smartphone from a relatively new brand. Share your opinion with us by commenting down below.
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