That's funny considering it wasn't too long ago Android's "Full Web Experience" campaign was using iPhone's lack of Flash as a selling point. Sayonara Flash!
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Adobe to End New Installs of Flash on Android as of August 15
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It's about time. So does this mean Flash will be completely dead for desktop computers as well? I can't stand Flash and hope it rots in hell where it belongs.
Too bad Steve Jobs didn't not live long enough to get confirmation from Adobe that he was right about Flash - he got so much heat for it and now Adobe basically admits that he was right.
R.I.P. Steve
R.I.P. Steve
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I am really going to miss the android proponents yapping about the "Full Web." Well, not really. (Have had both phones, not flaming).
The BBC isn't reliant on Flash for the iPlayer. It's only used on the web browser verison. The BBC could pull the plug on it tomorrow and just direct everyone to the Adobe AIR app.
Which they'll probably have to do when Windows 8 launches anyway.
Wow, the Flash haters are out this morning. I guess it's cool to hate Flash, as in "I hate Flash. I must be a little like Steve Jobs!"
The BBC really annoy me when I visit iplayer or go to their news videos and see that my flash blocker has blocked it. Just wish they'd use something better!
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
I know my fanboy side is showing, but this is going to create soooo much butthurt for fandroids.
I know my fanboy side is showing, but this is going to create soooo much butthurt for fandroids.
Flash is actually awesome
It was inevitable I think, but a shame. Flash can do stuff like no other tech can. HTML5 is not even close.
The nest.com site is a recent example of how beautiful Flash can be (scroll down a bit and turn down the Thermostat on Day 2). Not on an iOS device though... whoops. I wonder if the nest designer (ex designer of the iPod/iPhone) will like that?
It was inevitable I think, but a shame. Flash can do stuff like no other tech can. HTML5 is not even close.
The nest.com site is a recent example of how beautiful Flash can be (scroll down a bit and turn down the Thermostat on Day 2). Not on an iOS device though... whoops. I wonder if the nest designer (ex designer of the iPod/iPhone) will like that?
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the motorolla razor has also a non-removable battery.
There are other choices in Android besides the motorolla razor.
I bet everybody have flash on their laptops. Why not uninstall flash on your laptop if you hate it so much.
Adobe is more of a problem than with just Flash. My T-Mobile statement in PDF format cannot be viewed except using Adobe Reader - a recent change from the former bill presentment.
OK, so why does this MATTER so much to you?
Tony
Just a guess: Because Steve said so?
Although, Steve is right IN THIS CASE, there are a lot of people that would jump off a bridge if he asked... Not here, though, noooooo...
They'll resort to the old standbys: open, customizable, widgets... oh and project butter lol.
For ipad users who occasionally need flash for streaming websites there is Photon in the app store.
Works pretty well and you can switch on Flash only when you need it.
Makes me wonder though if they'll keep updating it.
Works pretty well and you can switch on Flash only when you need it.
Makes me wonder though if they'll keep updating it.
Co-incidentally around the same time android actually gets phones out that run flash no problem, ie HTC One X and the SGSIII.
Flash is not going away for desktops so I don't understand the argument that it is good it's leaving phones/tablets. Actually I do, it's to promote 99c apps when you can play the flash version for free. It's to watch video from a variety of sites on flash for free when corporations can actually charge you for free content. And judging by the number of fools celebrating this, the majority, once again unknowing ignorant buffoons who don't know what's good for them, it's one step closer to 1984.
Flash is not going away for desktops so I don't understand the argument that it is good it's leaving phones/tablets. Actually I do, it's to promote 99c apps when you can play the flash version for free. It's to watch video from a variety of sites on flash for free when corporations can actually charge you for free content. And judging by the number of fools celebrating this, the majority, once again unknowing ignorant buffoons who don't know what's good for them, it's one step closer to 1984.
Nice to see Adobe being honest with themselves. Flash is too big and buggy for mobile devices. The sooner they bury it altogether the better.
It was inevitable I think, but a shame. Flash can do stuff like no other tech can. HTML5 is not even close.
The nest.com site is a recent example of how beautiful Flash can be (scroll down a bit and turn down the Thermostat on Day 2). Not on an iOS device though... whoops. I wonder if the nest designer (ex designer of the iPod/iPhone) will like that?
I agree, the nest.com site is very nice but it's not an example of how beautiful Flash can be. It's an example of how beautiful HTML5 can be. There's no Flash on the website. Sorry.
Wow! Only a year and a half for a wide scale "I told you so" moment.
What's interesting is Steve publicly led the way to alternative methods that made Flash obsolete to the degree even its creator has "gotten on board".
They might even be thanking him secretly for this transition in a way unadmitted pain is being avoided going forward!
Rocketman
http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/
"Our motivation is simple – we want to provide the most advanced and innovative platform to our developers, and we want them to stand directly on the shoulders of this platform and create the best apps the world has ever seen. We want to continually enhance the platform so developers can create even more amazing, powerful, fun and useful applications. Everyone wins – we sell more devices because we have the best apps, developers reach a wider and wider audience and customer base, and users are continually delighted by the best and broadest selection of apps on any platform."
What's interesting is Steve publicly led the way to alternative methods that made Flash obsolete to the degree even its creator has "gotten on board".
They might even be thanking him secretly for this transition in a way unadmitted pain is being avoided going forward!
Rocketman
http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/
"Our motivation is simple – we want to provide the most advanced and innovative platform to our developers, and we want them to stand directly on the shoulders of this platform and create the best apps the world has ever seen. We want to continually enhance the platform so developers can create even more amazing, powerful, fun and useful applications. Everyone wins – we sell more devices because we have the best apps, developers reach a wider and wider audience and customer base, and users are continually delighted by the best and broadest selection of apps on any platform."
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