Down with Downloading
Modern browsers always have the ability to download. Downloading functionality is sometimes provided as a “secondary” UI; there might be a download manager, a download list, or something similar. Our browser takes that approach; we have a download list and some limited choices you can make about what to do with downloads that are in process or finished.
I’m not really very happy with this particular area of our UI. You can download various kinds of files to your S60, but it’s not as seamless as it should be, and we often contend with differing opinions (both from within and without the team) about whether to proactively inform users or simply make information available about download status, completion, and whatnot.
I wonder how much longer “downloading” will be recognizable function. Increasing network speed, more reasonable funding methods, and better software design might — might — mean that the boundaries between “what’s on your mobile” and “what’s on the network” blur and eventually disappear. The software will still keep track of the difference, but only in the sense that today, one thing is stored on your C: drive and another is stored on your E: drive. And “downloading” will be marked in the dictionary as “obsolete”.
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I think downloading will be around for quite a while still. Specifically in the mobile arena, there’s still a great need for it.
On another note, I agree that the S60 browser method of handling downloads should be better. I personally would like to see some sort of right-click support, where I can use the cursor and select a block of text or an image or whatever and download it. Or right-click on a link and choose to save the target, much like on a full browser.
A download manager would be nice, as well, as I agree that in the process of downloading there should be more options. I know when I need to download things like say a theme or program, usually if I’m at work, rather than sending myself the link, I have my gmail setup on my N73 and I’ll just email it to myself. Not the most graceful method but it gets the job done.
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