Upload /dl speed in notification bar, Tick boxes & more adv. settings

I would like to suggest having the upload/download speed visible all the times in the notification bar whilst the app is being used, even if it is just running in the background. It would help to show if there was an error for example or some other problem, as well as being a guide to torrent status. I use Network monitor mini pro for that reason but having to use a separate app surely must use more cpu resources and more battery etc than having it built into the app. It could be an optional setting you can turn on or off as per your own requirements.
I love your app however I would like to have the tick boxes back as it makes it much easier and simpler to use the app especially for people without much tech knowledge. I know I had to show my friend how to select a torrent so he could remove more than 1 at once. Without the boxes it's not clear at all to many people. All in all tho it's a great app. The best by far I've come across and well worth the money!
Also being able to increase the number of open connections etc in settings would be good too. Being able to set the same number of options available in utorrent network settings would be great, maybe as a special option for advanced users that needs an agreement box ticked so you accept any liability for changes that don't work. It's already the most advanced torrent app anyway so why not let us geeks be able to tailor it even more to our requirements. Thanks for reading.