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1.) Install/run apps on SD card
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Yes, oh yes! I'm still scratching my head why they don't have SD card support for applications. Hopefully, it is high priority.
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2.) Task Manager
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Sure, could be useful for services.
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3.) Flash player
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Isn't this actively in the works along side WinMo (excluding Flash Lite)? I hope so
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8.) Let developers code in languages besides Java. C/C++ is faster, and I love speed :-p
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Ugh, I think the last thing we want is another BREW
That actually reminds me of what I heard from Google at LinuxWorld. Of the main focal points of Android, as stated by them, is clarity for both developers and user. Take Symbian for example. It's powerful, you can code in any number of languages in any number of ways. While awesome in theory, their libraries are a mess. If you want certain functionality, it's anyone's guess if it supported/maintained for your setup. This whole Dalvik/Eclipse move is IMHO a smart copy from Apple's playbook. The end result: optimized and full featured API with a powerful IDE.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not siding with Java. I just don't think the (possible) speed increase with coding c/c++ would be worth breaking the unity that Android is enjoying.
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The list is very good!
I'll add some developer oriented things:
- Desktop widgets - Come on Google, stop teasing us! It sucks that they are hardcoded into the Launcher application.
- Allow devs to put a dynamically generated bitmap in a Notification.
- More built in animations for widgets to combat the iPhone.
- Allow an application to dynamically add permissions by asking the user.
- Database syncing please!
Edit: An updater to keep all of your applications up to date by updating them in the background, similar to Linux distributions.