Yes, read about AlarmManager http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/AlarmManager.html
On Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:43:34 AM UTC+1, EricAllen wrote: > > I have an idea for an > application<http://www.iphonedevsdk.com/forum/iphone-sdk-development/107136-a-necessary-question-about-gps-and-multitasking-please-help-me.html#> > but > the creation of the app rides on the flexibility of smartphone software. > Here is my question, I hope somebody has some insight I would appreciate it > greatly.. > > Can the android/windows platform do a scheduled GPS location search on a > timer, when the application that is responsible for the GPS location search > is running in the "background." (multitasking) > OR even when the app is not active? > > Example: Every hour, the app that is "minimized" in the multitasking tab > is programmed to do a GPS location search. > > I've been working on this idea for a long time and if anyone has a > definitive answer please, can you help me? > > Thanks again > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
