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BigBoss just released a new update for BossPaper, an alternative wallpaper application for iPhone.  Similar to Winterboard it’s advantage is that it uses far less memory and processor power. The latest update has added a new features,  fixes bugs and adds a new Solid Color wallpaper option. If all goes as planned it should be out of beta and BossPaper Version 1.0 will be released shortly.

BigBoss goes on to say that it is not meant as a replacement for Winterboard. It is a separate enhancement to help fill the gap where I believe Winterboard leaves off. BossPaper provides a much more performance-friendly method to rotate background pictures of your choosing without Javascript.

Video of BossPaper:

BossPaper v1.0 from dabedoo von bip on Vimeo.

Features:

• Rotates images you select. Select multiple folders or just a few images. (Winterboard only shows images theme maker selects).
• Rotation stops when iPhone is locked or an app starts. This is a critical point. Winterboard javascript rotation runs while locked and you cannot see it, or while you’re running another app, such as a game, causing overall system lag. BossPaper does not! As soon as you load a game, app, or such the rotation timer is immediately halted and resumed only when you return to the springboard (desktop).
• Rotate with the transition you select from many available to get that cool look you want. Or randomize it!
• Rotate on timer, a duration you select.
• Totally customizable and controllable. You select what gets shown.
• Compatible with winterboard (just make sure you disable any wallpaper themes in winterboard).
• Very low RAM and CPU use. Almost no hit to standard iPhone performance. RAM use is about 1mb to load two pictures. Winterboard javascript rotation is a huge hit on iPhone performance in both CPU, Battery, and RAM (memory). Note: Winterboard, itself is not bad for system performance. Most Winterboard related performance issues comes down to some javascript type theme running.