how does gmail push notification work? will it consume my data a lot? is it better to use push or fetch? i read that push uses a lot of battery. can we say that push is equal to non-stop fetching? i dont understand how these protocols work. any help?

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Added on September 5, 2010, 12:28 pmtrue true! its NOT scratch proof. im not really worrried about scratches. im more worried in case i ter-drop it. i have butter fingers (ironically, its worst when im too careful)

This post has been edited by borgun: Sep 5 2010, 12:28 PM

push is not non-stop fetching. but some phones do promote push capabilities but it's actually non-stop fetching +_+ glad iphone is true push

lemme give u an analogy. when ppl send u a snail mail, it'll reach the post office, then the post office will send it to u right? that's push. if fetch...u have to constantly to go the post office n ask them if got mail for u or not.

Does push notifications work instantly for all the apps such as fb, msn, twitter, mail, etc when your iphone is in sleep mode?

it does..so far i've tested the push notification with exchange email, facebook, whatsapp

i'm an iphone newbie (just got my ip4 yesterday), i was wondering is there a way to change the mail notification sound?..the default one is just too soft

Nope you can't...

How come my iOS4 4.0.2
when during sleep mode, my push notification will disable... such as, Facebook and WhatApp Push notification will stop working.. anyone know y ?

how does true push works then?? i mean, how does the server 'find' my iphone n send it to me?

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Added on September 5, 2010, 6:44 pmok one more question. is there any way that I can quickly switch between cell data and wifi. example, when I'm at home, I wanna use wifi, n when I'm outside I wanna use data. but then, it's very cumbersome to go into the settings especially when I have to dig down the setting to turn on the cell data. anyone knows any apps for that?

This post has been edited by borgun: Sep 5 2010, 06:44 PM

Just to share my experience with SGP Steinheil Ultra Olephobic Anti Oil Screen Protector for iPhone 4. It doesn't work. Don't be fooled by it. The screen get smudges up pretty badly. Had it removed today.

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Added on September 5, 2010, 6:44 pmok one more question. is there any way that I can quickly switch between cell data and wifi. example, when I'm at home, I wanna use wifi, n when I'm outside I wanna use data. but then, it's very cumbersome to go into the settings especially when I have to dig down the setting to turn on the cell data. anyone knows any apps for that?

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Just on cell data and at home switch on your wifi? Dont wanna use switch wifi off... Or if you want you can leave your wifi always on... Never heard of any app that can do that.

what u mean it doesnt work??try Power Support Antiglare HD...

This post has been edited by elainor: Sep 5 2010, 08:04 PM

Im using PS antiglare HD... Good for smudges as I dont see any smudges after use.... But the retina display going to be washed out a little.

Anyone here used a blackberry before? How does the push notifications for the iphone 4 compare with the bb? Does the push notifications come instantly like the bb? Need some advice here guys. Cos, i don't know which device to go for. :S

This post has been edited by AceOfSpades: Sep 5 2010, 08:45 PM

good question. maybe u should read this: http://notbrainsurgery.livejournal.com/35306.html

wow. that sums up everything. thx bro! i think i should use an hourly fetch instead of push.
so, this means that using pingchat or whatsapp can really drain the battery la, right?
damn.. with great power, comes great drawback

referring to the article "This is done presumably because 3G radio by design have lower battery consumption compared to WiFi"
i thought using wifi is more energy efficient compared to 3G?

YEAH~ finally i got my iphone 4~ =D
but too bad still having final exam cannot play wif it yet

cell data really drained my battery. when im at home, i only use wifi, and the battery consumption was not bad. but when im outside and i swithc on cell data only, my god~

do u guys have an always on cell data? can u guys briefly explain how does ur iphone 4 average daily life is? i mean, roughly how much data u use, how much wifi u use, and how long the battery lasts

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Added on September 6, 2010, 12:10 amstudy study!!! focus bro! hahaha
that magnificient glorious elegant piece of device can really distract u. hehe
good luck with ur exam!!

p/s: u can use safari on it to study online what~ hehe

This post has been edited by borgun: Sep 6 2010, 12:10 AM

Man dunno how I would study with an iPhone 4 sitting on my desk hehe. Work hard, consider it your reward!

i thought the article mentioned push saves battery more than fetch? or did i misread it?

to be honest i was like u, b4 reading that i thought wifi is more efficient because it only needs to connect to a nearby router instead of searching for a faraway cell tower

Hahah!! Thats why I keep it SEALED~~~~
but still hard to tahan~

* but too bad Lowyat still a distraction to me =.="

I know the feeling. Before when I had to study for exam, even gardening show on TV seemed 100x more interesting lol. Take breaks. In fact, try the Pomodoro technique.

Study for 25 minutes, then 5 minute break. That's one Promodoro. After 4 Promodoros, you can take a longer break. Breaking up the session, breaks the monotony, and also helps you focus because you know you only have 25 minutes at a time. Hope it helps!

More info here: http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/