This is my wish-list for a smartphone. I believe that a
'smartphone' must have these features, else it cannot be
called a 'smartphone'.
1. Lesser Memory Footprint.
Android 4 needs 512 MB to just run. If you want to
install and run additional applications (like 3D games or even Temple
Run, for that matter) smoothly you need 1GB RAM. Preferably a dual
core CPU. With that configuration on my 5 yr old desktop, I run
Windows 7 without any issues.
2. Ability to Switch Users
There should a provision to switch users from the lock
screen. This would simplify everything. I can give my mobile to
anyone without worrying about kids make an online purchase
unknowingly or adults snooping knowingly. Do you understand privacy?
3. Ability to Remove Unwanted Software
I do not use Facebook. And I do not want a 20MB
application on my device which I have no use of. Unfortunately, I
cannot remove the application completely. I can only uninstall the
updates. Not good.
There are some more coming. These are the ones on top
of my head right now.
And I still do not see a use case for a high end mobile
phone (4/8 core CPU, 2GB RAM, dedicated graphics). When and where
will all the 4 cores be used, even to 50% of their capacity? If they cannot be used (for the want of battery performance or excessive heat or any other reason), why have so many cores? I really
do not know. If anyone knows, please reply back.
Nokia Lumia is using kids corner for safeguarding (your #2). Since mobile is considered as personal device, I wonder if they will add guest accounts. I know people who asked me to unlock "messages" so that they can see how it looks in my mobile :-)
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