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Make Task Manager easier to use

Posted on 2010-01-21 00:40 UTC by john mccombs. Status: Under consideration, Categories: User Experience.

I typically have 8-12 apps open.  In the task manager the apps aren't shown in a predetermined order and often look pretty similar, so you find yourself scanning through reading the titles which is quite slow.  It would be nice to have a way of highlighting the apps that are most important to you, for quick access.

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Solution #1: Colour code apps

Posted on 2010-01-21 00:40 UTC by john mccombs.

Have the ability to assign a coloured border or transparent tint to selected apps in the task manager view.  Ideally this would include the ability to assign a colour to an IM or SMS conversation with a particular contact.  For example you might assign read, green, blue to the Phone, All Contacts and an IM conversation so these stand out in the task manager.

Roughly illustrated in the attached screenshot.

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