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GTalk does not have "no effect on battery life". I'm assuming you're on an android device (you didn't say) -- all¹ Android devices are "always" connected to GT
by mh- 14y ago
GTalk does not have "no effect on battery life".
I'm assuming you're on an android device (you didn't say) -- all¹ Android devices are "always" connected to GTalk already. GCM (C2DM) sends all push notifications/wakeup requests over this channel, and therefore the framework ensures the socket remains open even when sleeping.
¹ - ones with Google Services
- morsch 14y agoOkay. TANSTAAFL. Regardless, in my experience, apps like Jabiru tended to drain the battery noticeably faster while at the same time being less resistant to outages when interrupted briefly (elevator, subway, etc.).