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Posts Tagged ‘Adobe-Flash’
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Motorola is nearing the launch of their Xoom tablet; the device is supposed to hit U.S retailers later this week and as some late news is being spread, it could be that early adopters are in for a rude awakening.
According to a Verizon webpage that details specs on the device such as Honeycomb, HD widescreen display, 10.1 inch screen and 1GHz dual-core processors, Adobe Flash, which currently resides on Android 2.2 and 2.3 will not be coming to the Xoom tablet at launch. Rather, early adopters will have to wait till “Spring 2011” for the update to arrive. Need we remind you what happens when companies make promises like this? As great a force as Android is, its main problems are the fact that many manufacturers refuse to push out updates on time. Samsung has been promising 2.2 Froyo for its Galaxy S owners since last year and just now are the updates trickling to phones.
Motorola has a bad history of not updating on time as well and this could mean that instead of the update coming Spring 2011 as planned, it could be pushed back to summer or God forbid fall. With Flash being one of the biggest selling points of the Xoom tablet, it is hard to see why Motorola would decide to keep such a crucial piece of software off the device until after launch when Apple has long been condemned for not including Flash in the iPad and Motorola has used that as one of the biggest pitches for its Xoom tablet.
We’ll just have to wait and see if this is going to be a trend among tablet manufacturers or if we’re dealing with a lone case here. At any rate, be aware that your favorite flash games won’t be Xoom compatible, at least not for the near future.
Source: Verizon
Tags: Adobe-Flash, Motorola, Motorola-Xoom, Verizon
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Friday, November 12th, 2010
.jpg) Steve Jobs has been pretty hard pressed about bringing in Flash playback support on the iOS. After all, a vast amount of web content is currently unavailable for the millions of users of iPhones, iPods and iPads.
According to the Cupertino based demigod, Flash is unstable and would cause the iOS to crash –a lot. This might seem like a pretty sound argument, unless one factors in the fact that the open source Android mobile platform is able to run Flash content without so much as a hiccup. Further announcements that the Windows Phone 7 will also have Flash player support also means that the Microsoft made OS is not prone to the same weakness as the iOS.
Lastly, Adobe has announced that they will be launching Flash player support for a wide range of operating systems such as the Palm WebOS, RIM BlackBerry OS, Samsung Bada, Symbian, Nokia MeeGo and more –with the sole exception of the iOS –which means that Apple’s OS is weakest in terms of compatibility.
And while Apple is keen on not working hard to fix this issue, the users have spoken, and the weekend sales revenue of the Skyfire application in the US iTunes store shows that Flash is an in-demand content for iPhone users.
Right now, there is no localized version of Skyfire available in the UK, though reports from the jailbreak community has shown that many UK iPhone users with modified iOS firmware have also excitedly obtained the application.
At one point in time, Steve Jobs stated that Flash format media will fade out, and he pointed at the fact that if the non-Flash capable iPhone is selling millions, then people do not care about having Flash support. But as these new sales figures show, Flash is a much wanted feature. In fact, Apple stands to gain so much more by actually delivering direct Flash support for their users.
Tags: Adobe-Flash, Apple, Apple-iOS, Flash
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Monday, October 18th, 2010
 It appears that Flash media is not as obsolete as Steve Jobs says it is. According to developers at Adobe, they have reached the 1 millionth download from Android smart phones and the number is still growing.
This shows that despite the previous comments from Steve Jobs and some Apple purists, Flash remains as one of the most used dynamic media formats on the internet. While there are also plenty of annoying Flash advertisements, the fact that there are still many people who love Flash –especially small, independent game developers shows that the format is not going anywhere anytime soon.
Of course, the upcoming Windows Phone 7 is waiting for a Flash update. Andy Lees has stated that the use of plugins is no longer applicable to the new browser being used by the WP7 mobile platform. This means that Adobe is still churning out a version of the Flash player that can be embedded in the core function.
HTC’s 7 Trophy WP7 smart phone is confirmed to be a Vodafone exclusive and as such, the device will no longer be in the Amazon UK website. Microsoft’s new mobile platform is due to be released by the 22nd of October which means that the 7 Trophy as well as the rest of the Windows Phone 7 devices.
Lastly, prepare to spend over 5 million Pounds as the world’s most expensive iPhone 4 modification shows itself. Not that people want to have 500 pieces of flawless cut diamonds that has been encrusted to the handset. While this may seem excessive, this actually turns the handset into the most expensive handset in the world.
Many are hoping that the exposed antenna portion will also be covered up by the addition of the diamonds, as all iPhone 4s are confirmed to be having the same problem. The phone was designed by resident of Liverpool.
Tags: Adobe-Flash, Apple, Apple-iPhone-4, HTC, HTC-7-Trophy
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
 The Google branded Nexus One has received the Android 2.2 Froyo update a couple of weeks ago. However, not all owners of this impressive smart phone were able to update. Only users who purchased the device through Google’s online store had been updated to the new Froyo version while those who are under Vodafone’s contracts are still waiting for a compatible patch to be released.
Fortunately, the wait is finally over. Mobile network operator Vodafone UK has announced that the Nexus One smart phone is finally available right this very moment. Those who have not downloaded the update should go online as soon as possible to get their handsets fully fixed up with the latest firmware from Google.
As one might expect, an update of level is more than just a bunch of random bug fixes and tweaks, the new OS version provides plenty of additional functionality to users.
First off, Froyo gives the Android OS a major performance boost. The system runs and loads faster thanks to better kernel management. The user interface has been reported to be running up to three times faster than it normally does. Not only has the speed been improved, but the performance as well –the OS is also smoother and more stable than before.
There are also new features that have been added to the system such as a better user interface for the 5 mega pixel camera. This will allow users to easily add changes to settings, effects and filters as they shoot images on the go. Additional support for Exchange has also been added in as well.
Tethering is now supported, as well as an additional function that turns the handset into a WiFi hotspot. But of all the new features that Froyo brings, the most exciting one would be the compatibility for Adobe’s Flash Player 10.1 which allows users to view any Flash content online.
Tags: Adobe-Flash, Android-2.2-Froyo, Google, Google-Nexus-One, Vodafone
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010
 Android 2.2 Froyo is now out on the Nexus One and it is coming to several other high end Android smart phones in the next few days. Some estimate that other smart phones running the open source Google mobile platform will also be getting the patch in a matter of weeks while owners of Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X10, X10 Mini and the newly launched X10 Mini Pro are expecting an update later this year.
Many say that the best thing about the new Froyo is that it supports the new Flash Player version 10.1 that was released by Adobe for the Android just a few days ago. And in many ways, the addition of new Flash support gives the Android a big edge over the Apple iPhone –but there is so much more to the new Froyo update than just Flash support.
 The new OS will come with a very useful tip bot in the form of the “tips widget”. The Google Android mascot (that cute little green robot) will be popping up every now and then to offer tips, help and guides on how to get things done on the hew OS –it even gives newbies a quick walkthrough on how to create and edit their own custom homepage.
Performance improvements were big announcements at the Google I/O conference and considering how well the new Android handles Java and Kernel Memory Management, this should be big news. Putting the jargon aside, all this simply means that the OS will work faster and smoother than even. While optimal reports state that Android will go up to five times faster, we expect to see at least twice the speed of the original –which is already a huge improvement. Of course, the overall phone features will be sped up as well, such as web browsing and not just the UI.
Tags: Adobe-Flash, Android-2.2-Froyo, Google-Android, Java
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
 In a move that can be best described as badly timed, Adobe has finally brought out the Android Flash Player. As impressive as it may be to bring Flash support to Google’s Android operating system, the fact that only the Nexus One has version 2.2 of the OS is a sad reminder to many Android owners who are still eagerly awaiting an update.
Right now, the only smart phone with the new OS is Google’s very own Nexus One. The first third party handset that is confirmed to be getting the update is the HTC Desire which will be getting a patch in a matter of days, for other smart phones; the wait will take much longer.
 Considering the Android’s position in the mobile phone industry right now, this is one delay that Google should not allow to continue. Despite recent reports that the patches will be available earlier than expected, they are still taking too long. Take the Sony Ericsson XPERIA handsets. For now, the X10 and the X10 Mini are waiting for a patch to Android 2.1 –so far, there has been no announcement when the 2.2 update will be released. While the original 2.1 patch has been moved from Q4 to Q3 the delay is still significant.
Most of the other handsets are expected a 2.2 update in the next month or by August. Devices such as the Motorola Milestone, Dell Streak and the Samsung i9000 Galaxy S are just some of the Android devices that would need to be updated.
The move from 2.1 to 2.2 Froyo is significant mostly because of the Flash support that it brings. While the additional performance boosts are indeed impressive (up to twice the current UI speed and up to three times faster web browsing), people are more interested in finally being able to see Flash content on their smart phones.
Tags: Adobe, Adobe-Flash, Android-2.1-Eclair, Android-2.2-Froyo, Dell-Streak, Google, Google-Android, Google-Nexus-One, HTC-Desire, Motorola-MILESTONE, Samsung-Galaxy-S-i9000, Sony-Ericsson-XPERIA-X10, Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-X10-Mini, Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-X10-Mini-Pro
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
 According to Steve Jobs, millions of people have bought his products even though they do not support Flash. He considers this as a testament for supporting his argument that Flash is no longer needed. He also seems to forget that he could removed phone call capabilities, text messaging and even taken out the camera and still would have sold millions of the iPad and the iPhone. This is not about Flash at all, but just how powerful the Apple branding is.
For a real measure of understanding where Flash stands in today’s standards: it is still being used. In fact, it is expected that in the span of a year (or even shorter), there will almost be no smart phones that will not support Flash aside from the Apple iPhone.
The Android is obviously getting Flash support; they clearly made their stand and alliance with the developer pretty early on when the argument between Apple and Adobe was just starting to brew. Microsoft also jumped into Flash bandwagon. While support for Flash will not be present in the very first version of the Windows Phone 7 mobile platform, it is expected to appear in one of the first updates for the OS.
It has also been confirmed that other operating systems will also be getting a compatible version of Adobe’s flash player. Among the systems that have been reported to be getting a flash Player update later on are the MeeGo, Linux Mobile, the Symbian OS, RIM’s BlackBerry OS and the Palm WebOS. The only OS missing from the list is Samsung’s Bada and the Brew though it is likely that the Samsung OS will also be getting a Flash update too.
Adobe has already released a downloadable version of the Flash Player version 10.1 for Google Android Froyo –well ahead of the first Android Froyo updates for other handsets aside from the Nexus One.
Tags: Adobe-Flash, Apple, Apple-iPad, Apple-iPhone, Apple-iPhone-4, Bada-OS, BlackBerry, Google-Android, Google-Nexus-One, Linux-Mobile, Microsoft, PAlm-WebOS, Symbian-OS, Windows-Phone-7
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
 There are a wide variety of products that are available in the mobile phone industry. There are smart phones that have been designed for people on a budget, devices that are re-makes of older successful models that bring out better improvements, there are devices that use a typical yet highly accepted combination of hardware and features that makes it a really good high end option. Lastly, there are also devices that change the way we perceive mobile devices.
These handsets and gadgets are few and far in between, with each one often being the first device for a new era of technology, the Samsung Galaxy Tape is one such device.
 Many would argue that when it comes to tablet devices, it is the Apple iPad that is the true pioneer. Which is actually wrong, since it was not Apple that first conceived the notion of a tablet device for all –in fact, it was actually Bill Gates who first saw the potential of having a tablet form device. By the time Apple was working on the iPad, many other companies were also working on their own tablet devices. Apple simply had a really good head start in bringing a product out to the market first.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tape however, is a device that one can set standards to. The half tablet, half smart phone features a nicely balanced 7 inch capacitive touch screen display which makes used of Samsung’s super AMOLED screen technology. It also promises to have a high speed 1.2 GHz CPU (which is reportedly going to be using ARM architecture), and will also have a front facing camera as well.
Google’s Android 2.2 Froyo will be the OS for this tablet phone bringing users all the features of the mobile platform –including native support for Adobe Flash and AIR, something both the Apple iPad and upcoming iPhone 4 are lacking. It has also been confirmed that the Tape will allow users to make and receive calls.
Tags: Adobe-Flash, Apple, Apple-iPad, Google-Android, Samsung, Samsung-Galaxy-Tape, smartphones, tablets
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
 It is not a secret that Samsung is about to come out with a brand new touch screen tablet that will be competing with the Apple iPad, and most of you also already know that this tablet will come packed with the Android operating system and will have a nice big 7 inch touch screen display. Right now, this Android tablet with phone call support is considered to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and Samsung just made a wait a whole lot more exciting.
With nothing to go on beyond existing reports and rumors, details on the new Galaxy tablet device was pretty much hard to come by until Samsung finally stepped in and made their own official announcements.
 It appears that the tablet device is going to be everything that it was promised to be, and in fact, it will be a lot better than what was originally expected. The 7 inch touch screen display is retained of course, and while there are hints that this device will come in various screen sizes, the real news is the announcement that it will be making use of the super AMOLED touch screen technology featured in the Wave and Galaxy S devices.
The device also gets a new name: Galaxy Tape, no explanations on the new name, but it certainly sounds a lot less literal than Galaxy Tab. This tablet is also reported to be using an ARM A8 CPU clocked at 1.2 GHz, giving the device plenty of processing power. And it will be using that power too; Samsung has stated that the handset will automatically come with the Android 2.2 operating system, nicknamed Froyo.
This version of the open source mobile platform brings plenty of new features, a faster OS, better browsing with enhanced Java, tethering and most importantly, native support for Adobe Flash and AIR.
Tags: Adobe-Flash, Apple, Apple-iPad, Froyo, Google-Androd, Samsung, Samsung-Galaxy-Tab, Samsung-Galaxy-Tape
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
 HTC and Google have officially confirmed that the HTC Desire Android smart phone will be updated to version 2.2 Froyo by June 23. The announcement just came this week –much to the delight of Desire owners who have been waiting for the new version.
Froyo (which stands for Frozen Yogurt) is the latest Android version which brings together a whole host of new features for the already impressive Google mobile platform. The biggest addition in version 2.2 is the inclusion of native support for both Adobe Flash and AIR. Google has also included support for tethering, WiFi syncing and several other new features. It’s a massive update, but according to what Google stated back at last week’s I/O event a much bigger 3.0 update will be coming soon –named as version Gingerbread.
It is not surprising that HTC’s Desire is the first phone to get the update right after the Google branded Nexus One smart phone (which already has an available 2.2 update that can be downloaded straight from Google’s site). The Taiwanese manufacturer has been a steady and long time supporter of the Android OS; they were among the founding members of the Open Handset Alliance and also the manufacturer of the very first Android smart phones (the G1/HTC Dream) and the Nexus One.
There is no doubt that the Desire will be able to run Flash as smoothly as the Nexus One –the two smart phones share very similar specifications; both have 1GHz Snapdragon processors, 5 mega pixel cameras and 3.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen displays. One of the core differences of the Desire is that it uses HTC’s SENSE user interface –which makes the phone experience a little different as compared to a straightforward Android handset.
The Desire is already available across various network operators in the UK.
Tags: Adobe-Flash, Froyo, Google, Google-Android, HTC, HTC-Desire
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