Mobile/PowerManagement
< Mobile
Different OSes have different application lifecycles. Depending on application states, we might want to do certain things.
Application States
| State | Brief Description | Android | Maemo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | In the foreground, running | ? | ? |
| Background Visible | In the background - should still run | ? | ? |
| Background Invisible | In the background - should still run, but not visible | ? | ? |
| Standby | The application should freeze itself. It is still loaded only in order to quickly continue operation | ? | ? |
Detailed Descriptions
- Background Visible: The browser should use less power if it can, but only minor optimizations.
- Background Invisible: The browser should use less power if it can, and can stop showing animations and other costly visual effects.
System Notices
| Notice | Description | Android | Maemo |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Power | Connected to a power source | ? | ? |
| Battery | Running on battery power | ? | ? |
| Low Battery | Battery will last for a while longer, but minutes - not hours | ? | ? |
| Critical Battery | Battery can stop working at any time | ? | ? |