Android getting Flash Player 10.1 in June
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Sure, some high-end Android smartphones are already capable of showing some limited content through Flash Lite, but everyone knows that the real deal is expected to happen once Adobe's Flash Player 10.1 launches. Fortunately, the developer has announced that it will deliver a public preview of the software at Google I/O, which starts on May 19, and will finally release the product in June. While this sounds like an earlier than expected rollout of full Flash support for Android, keep in mind that it's still not clear which devices will be getting an update and when. As Google's Andy Rubin said, full Flash support will come with Android 2.2 Froyo. Let's hope that as many phones as possible will get a free update to that one, and users won't need to purchase a brand new handset only a few months after they got themselves a Nexus One or a Droid Incredible.
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3. ajmoore88 posted on 30 Apr 2010, 10:56 0 0
I'm sure they'll put the droid on the backburner now that better high end handsets have come out...
4. lxmndza posted on 30 Apr 2010, 11:11 0 0
Flash is a thing of the past! HTML5, CSS, and Java is whats in! it's faster and more secure. The only thing I see made in flash today is Ad's like the one on the right of us lol...I was going to get a Motorola Droid but after reading that they will acquire flash forget it! and my hands on experience with it and seeing how slow and sluggish it is made me really not to get one.... I'm never having second thoughts of replacing my iPhone! Good luck Andriod catching up to 10 years of technology into the mobile OS business! while Android users be multitasking only 1 way, I am multitasking 7 ways!!! if not..more! RIP Android...she will not be around much longer give or take 3 years no mas!
8. zerglisk posted on 30 Apr 2010, 12:44 0 0
Hear the fanboy's Roar!!!!! RAWRRRRRRRR!!! One of the most scary type of fans in tech world.
9. athiel021 posted on 30 Apr 2010, 13:14 0 0
1) You do realize that CSS and Java are actually older than Flash in terms of Internet usage right? They're also completely different than Flash. The only competent argument in that entire paragraph was HTML 5 and giving that to you is more of a courtesy thing. 2) If you're not getting the Droid because it will have Flash aboard, you're an idiot. There will be a setting to turn off Flash for those that don't want to use it. 3) What extensive use have you had with Flash being used on a mobile operating system? All of the demos I've seen have it running fairly smooth, despite the fact that it's in its alpha phase of production. 4) What 10 years of technology are you referring to that Android has to catch up on? Certainly not the iPhone and certainly not HTML5... 5) You clearly don't have an idea of how the iPhone multitasking works. It runs programs in the background and then simply categorizes those programs into 7 different scenerios to group them together, and most of those programs are put in more of a pause mode than actually running in the background. Android runs programs in the background and then offers quick access to them by using a task manager or by holding down the home button to display the most recently opened programs. Just because the iPhone groups programs in 7 different ways does not mean that you're multitasking in 7 different ways
10. fishpower187 posted on 30 Apr 2010, 18:34 0 0
I understand biases and whatnot, but man, you are straight delusional. Please seek care from a mental health care professional soon. If your insurance doesn't cover it, there are community based organizations that can help. Android dead in three years, that's pretty far out there man.
11. fishpower187 posted on 30 Apr 2010, 18:37 0 0
+1 athiel. you have done this forum a service by educating our misguided and otherwise ill-informed contributor here.
12. DonkeyPunched posted on 01 May 2010, 02:58 0 0
We waste healthcare on people like this... :\
5. cellgeek82 posted on 30 Apr 2010, 11:23 0 0
This isn't going to be another "2.1 coming soon" episode is it? The keep saying over and over and gets us to the end of our seat then when they don't deliver we basically give up then boom there it is. By that time I've lost my excitement. I like my DROID but I'm getting tired of the blue balls they give everybody.
6. networkdood posted on 30 Apr 2010, 12:34 0 0
I have SKYFIRE on my TILT, which can play FLASH games also.....and my processor is old at 400 or so Mhz - never crashes..... bye bye IPHONE.....
7. tuminatr posted on 30 Apr 2010, 12:38 0 0
I think they should pick June 7th, just to steal some thunder from apple
13. CRICKETownz posted on 03 May 2010, 10:10 0 0
June of this year? Seriously? Forreal? I'll believe it when I see it...
