Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Adobe's Todd Teresi to lead Apple's iAd unit, fully purge himself of Flash reliance]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/adobe-todd-teresi-hired-by-apple-iad-business/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/adobe-todd-teresi-hired-by-apple-iad-business/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/adobe-todd-teresi-hired-by-apple-iad-business/#comments It had to happen at some point, right? Adobe and Apple -- two names in a similar field -- would inevitably end up hiring someone that worked at the other firm in a past life, and unsurprisingly, the world is up in arms about an acquisition that would go unreported if not for the past drama between the two outfits. As the story goes, Todd Teresi (formerly of Adobe) has been hired to be the new chief of Apple's iAd mobile advertising division, but since the hire hasn't been officially confirmed, it's all based on "sources familiar with the matter." Interestingly, Bloomberg BusinessWeek asserts that the iAd team has been "cutting prices to keep customers from jumping ship to rivals, including Google," noting that the dominance seen in the tablet market isn't exactly translating on the advertising side. Something tells us Apple's got a few bills to lose while experimenting, though.

Adobe's Todd Teresi to lead Apple's iAd unit, fully purge himself of Flash reliance originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The rumor mill has been churning on this one for the last few days, but it's now as official as it's ever apt to get: Apple has decided to splash out the $500 million to buy Israeli flash-chip outfit Anobit. The fabless designer of MLC NAND flash chips should be a good fit, given Cupertino's reliance on solid state storage technology for its iPad, iPod, iPhone and Macbook Air lines. With $84 billion in the bank, the purchase has cost the company just over half a percent of its war chest, and we're guessing it'll just barely feel the pinch when said funds are transferred over. The story was originally reported in the Calcalist financial daily newspaper, with the verified Twitter account of the Prime Minister of Israel chiming in with the following:
"Welcome to Israel, Apple Inc. on your [first] acquisition here. I'm certain that you'll benefit from the fruit of the Israeli knowledge."
Moreover, Apple's expected to open up a research and development center in the nation, marking its first outside of the USA. If history has anything to say about it, we highly doubt Apple will ever open its mouth one way or the other on this, but it'll be interesting to see what related nuggets are uncovered in the company's next quarterly filing with the SEC.

Apple buys flash storage maker Anobit for $500 million, aims to establish R&D lab in Israel originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionanobitapplebusinessflashflash memoryflash storageFlashMemoryFlashStorageindustryisraelmemorynandstorageTue, 20 Dec 2011 20:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Flash for Android not quite dead yet, will land on Ice Cream Sandwich by year's end]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/flash-for-android-not-quite-dead-yet-will-land-on-ice-cream-san/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/flash-for-android-not-quite-dead-yet-will-land-on-ice-cream-san/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/flash-for-android-not-quite-dead-yet-will-land-on-ice-cream-san/#comments Adobe Flash Those of you lucky enough to get your mitts on a Galaxy Nexus may have noticed something odd -- no flash in the champagne room Android Market. Turns out the latest edition of Adobe's multimedia plug-in isn't compatible with the newest version of Google's mobile OS. Don't panic just yet though, while the end is nigh for mobile Flash, it's still got one more release left in it and that will deliver ICS compatibility. Adobe told the folks over at Pocket-lint, "[it] will release one more version of the Flash Player for mobile browsing, which will provide support for Android 4.0." Or, if you're a glass half-empty type, ICS will be your last chance to browse the "full" web on Android. The final release of the mobile plug-in will also be accompanied by one last version of the Linux Porting Kit -- after that, you better hope HTML5 really hits its stride.

Flash for Android not quite dead yet, will land on Ice Cream Sandwich by year's end originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobe flashadobe flash for mobile browsingadobe flash playerAdobeFlashAdobeFlashForMobileBrowsingAdobeFlashPlayerandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0Appleflashflash for mobileFlash Linux Porting Kitflash playerflash player for mobileFlashForMobileFlashLinuxPortingKitFlashPlayerFlashPlayerForMobilegooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichicslinux porting kitLinuxPortingKitmobilepostcrossMon, 21 Nov 2011 09:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Adobe Air bids adieu to Linux, shifts focus to mobile]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/adobe-air-bids-adieu-to-linux-shifts-focus-to-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/adobe-air-bids-adieu-to-linux-shifts-focus-to-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/adobe-air-bids-adieu-to-linux-shifts-focus-to-mobile/#comments Adobe Flash Platform and Linux Well, Linux users, say goodbye to Air. Adobe has announced that version 2.7 will be your last official release and, going forward, you'll have to rely on kind-hearted souls willing to fire up the Linux porting kit the company will be providing. Development teams will instead be focusing on the growing realm of mobile and improving Air support on iOS and Android, and likely bringing the browser-plus-flash app environment to webOS. With the world's favorite open-source operating system holding steady at roughly one-percent of the desktop market it's hard to take issue with the choice. Of course, it probably doesn't help that Adobe has had trouble getting it to play nice with *nix -- especially the 64-bit flavors. Besides, with Tweetdeck prepping a proper web-app, what do you need Air for anyway?

Adobe Air bids adieu to Linux, shifts focus to mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeadobe airAdobeAirandroidappledevelopmentflashgoogleiosLinuxmobileThu, 16 Jun 2011 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Adobe CEO has no beef with Apple, no answer for poor Flash performance on Android (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/adobe-ceo-has-no-beef-with-apple-no-answer-for-poor-flash-perfo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/adobe-ceo-has-no-beef-with-apple-no-answer-for-poor-flash-perfo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/adobe-ceo-has-no-beef-with-apple-no-answer-for-poor-flash-perfo/#comments The Adobe-Apple Flash war used to be one of the juiciest catfights around, but, much like two aging boxers, both sides now appear willing to act like adults put it all behind them. Speaking at yesterday's D9 conference in Palos Verdes, California, Adobe head Shantanu Narayen confirmed that he and Steve Jobs have reached an unofficial armistice, bringing an end to their prolonged war of words. According to the CEO, Apple's Flash issues stemmed from the company's "business model," rather than any legitimate concerns over quality. "It's control over the app store that's at issue here," Narayen said, implying that Flash's wide-ranging platform compatibility may not have jibed with the Cupertino ethos. He went on to remind moderator Walt Mossberg that developers can still use Adobe's AIR software to get their products to the App Store, adding that his company is looking forward to the rise of HTML5 and "actively contributing" to its development.

Mossberg, meanwhile, seemed to blindside Narayen when he brought up Flash's poor performance on Android devices. "I have yet to test a single one where Flash tests really well," the columnist claimed. "I'm sorry, but it's true." Narayen sputtered a bit, before pointing to the BlackBerry PlayBook as an example of the progress that Flash has made. When Mossberg reminded him that the PlayBook doesn't run on Android, the CEO not-so-subtly sidestepped the question by emptily declaring that Adobe's mission is simply to provide people with the best tools to create content. Apparently satisfied with this non-answer, Mossberg changed the subject back to Apple, allowing Narayen to wax poetic about their new Pax Romana -- and, perhaps, to breathe a sigh of relief. See the full interview after the break.

Continue reading Adobe CEO has no beef with Apple, no answer for poor Flash performance on Android (video)

Adobe CEO has no beef with Apple, no answer for poor Flash performance on Android (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeadobe airadobe flashAdobeAirAdobeFlashandroidapp storeAppleAppStoreblackberry playbookBlackberryPlaybookbusinessbusiness modelBusinessModelceod9d9 conferenceD9Conferencedeveloperfeudflashhtml5interviewjobsmossbergnarayenplatformplaybookshantanu narayenShantanuNarayensteve jobsSteveJobsvideowalt mossbergWaltMossbergFri, 03 Jun 2011 06:06:00 EST<![CDATA[YouTube Live now streams to iOS, courtesy of YTLive web app]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/youtube-live-now-streams-to-ios-courtesy-of-ytlive-web-app/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/youtube-live-now-streams-to-ios-courtesy-of-ytlive-web-app/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/youtube-live-now-streams-to-ios-courtesy-of-ytlive-web-app/#comments Watching YouTube on an iOS device can be a pleasant experience, unless you're trying to view the service's Live content. YouTube Live -- its answer to Ustream, Livestream, and other streaming video services -- was recently launched after months of limited trials. Wonderful news, of course, but there is just one catch: it uses Flash to provide the streaming instead of HTML5. At first, this meant iOS users were left uninvited to the party, but a savvy developer sensed the coming frustration and built YTLive, a web app enabling YouTube Live streams on Safari. Find and copy the link to the live stream you want, go to the app, and paste it in the box provided. Then, let your hearts be gladdened as you delightfully devour as much video as you can handle. Head to our source link below to find the app.

YouTube Live now streams to iOS, courtesy of YTLive web app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappleflashgoogleiOSiPadiPhoneiPodiPod TouchIpodTouchlivelive streaming videolive videoLiveStreamingVideoLiveVideomobilesafaristreamingstreaming videoStreamingVideovideoweb appWebAppyou tubeyou tube liveYouTubeyoutube liveYouTubeLiveThu, 21 Apr 2011 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Some MacBook Airs sporting faster blade SSDs, probably from Samsung]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/some-macbook-airs-sporting-faster-samsung-blade-ssds/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/some-macbook-airs-sporting-faster-samsung-blade-ssds/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/some-macbook-airs-sporting-faster-samsung-blade-ssds/#comments When Apple released its redesigned MacBook Air in October 2010, much was made of the switch to flash storage using a custom-built Mini PCI Express form factor SSD drive. It took a few weeks but these SSDs would ultimately be released as the commercially available Toshiba Blade X-gale SSD module, model TS128C. Now we're seeing user reports showing MacBook Airs equipped with a second, even faster SSD with a SM128C part number -- the "SM" hinting at its presumed Samsung manufacturing origins. Samsung's SSD manages up to 260MBps read and 210MBps write speeds compared to Toshiba's 210MBps read and 185MBps write performance. Of course, it's hardly unusual for Apple to multi-source components. And a recent decision to source parts from Korea's Samsung would have been a smart move to keep just-in-time supply lines fully stocked following the spate of disasters in Toshiba's home country of Japan. Unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be any way of confirming which SSD you're about to purchase without cracking open the retail box and running the OS X System Profiler. Good luck with that.

Some MacBook Airs sporting faster blade SSDs, probably from Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebladeblade ssblade ssdblade x-galeBladeSsBladeSsdBladeX-galeflashmacbook airMacbookAirmbanandsamsungSM128CspeculationssdtoshibaTS128Cx-galeMon, 18 Apr 2011 03:32:00 EST<![CDATA[HBO Go, Max Go streaming comes to DirecTV; iOS and Android apps still due later this year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/hbo-go-max-go-streaming-comes-to-directv-ios-and-android-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/hbo-go-max-go-streaming-comes-to-directv-ios-and-android-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/hbo-go-max-go-streaming-comes-to-directv-ios-and-android-apps/#comments Starting today, DirecTV subscribers with HBO and Cinemax (or possibly without, in our experience) have access to the HBO Go and Max Go online portals that stream original content like the upcoming Game of Thrones and various movies. While DirecTV mentioned it would roll out TV Everywhere style offerings of its own, this is the first we've seen that actually offers viewers their content away from the dish. Also notable in the announcement was a mention of Android and iOS clients for the Go portals, since the last we'd heard of them was word of an iPad app expected in six months... eight months ago. No word on what's causing the delay (there's already an app for Samsung's latest TVs that support Flash) but they're expected later this year -- we won't even bother asking about the new DirecTiVo.

Continue reading HBO Go, Max Go streaming comes to DirecTV; iOS and Android apps still due later this year

HBO Go, Max Go streaming comes to DirecTV; iOS and Android apps still due later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: iSwifter for iPad hands-on

Continue reading iPad gets Flash yet again with iSwifter app, Android version coming soon (hands-on)

iPad gets Flash yet again with iSwifter app, Android version coming soon (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeandroidappapplebrowserflashflash ipadFlashIpadhands-onhoneycombiosipadipad appipad flashIpadAppIpadFlashiswifterThu, 10 Mar 2011 13:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Pay-as-you-go shocker! CDMA iPhone 4 makes its way to Cricket Wireless (via jailbreak)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/pay-as-you-go-shocker-cdma-iphone-4-makes-its-way-to-cricket-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/pay-as-you-go-shocker-cdma-iphone-4-makes-its-way-to-cricket-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/pay-as-you-go-shocker-cdma-iphone-4-makes-its-way-to-cricket-wi/#comments
As any astute follower of the "pay-as-you-go" world knows, there are quite a few back alley Cricket dealers (and quite a few main street ones as well) that will happily flash any phone you give them for use on their network -- and not even Verizon's CDMA iPhone is immune. Ready to jump ship from "America's largest?" Of course, you'll have to jailbreak, install some third party MMS software, and trust some random dude at the Cricket store with your precious smartphone. We're not saying it's wise, but it is possible, as the video below attests. See for yourself after the break.

[Thanks, Mark]

Continue reading Pay-as-you-go shocker! CDMA iPhone 4 makes its way to Cricket Wireless (via jailbreak)

Pay-as-you-go shocker! CDMA iPhone 4 makes its way to Cricket Wireless (via jailbreak) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like the folks at Xtreamer have a few tricks up their sleeves! Following hot on the heels of the company's Ultra HTPC comes Xtreamer Prodigy, a Realtek 1185-based media player and streamer that sports USB 3.0 connectivity, 256MB RAM, 512MB NAND flash, HDMI, an integral IR remote control, a multi-card reader and a 3.5-inch HDD bay. But the real fun here (or so we've heard) is the Adobe Flash GUI, as well as support for such services as Apple AirPlay, Mediafly, Google Talk, Last FM, Pandora, Facebook, and more. The rumored price is €119, which will have to suffice until we find something more concrete (which should be about five days from now). Get a closer look below.

Gallery: Xtreamer Prodigy

Xtreamer Prodigy features AirPlay support, USB 3, and a GUI that will delight fans of Flash (and fans of GUIs) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not clear if it's related to that mysterious $3.9 billion "strategic investment" or not, but it looks like Apple could be about to throw some serious cash in Samsung's direction. According to a report published in the Korea Economic Daily, Apple is expected to purchase some $7.8 billion worth of components from Samsung this year, including displays, applications processors, and NAND flash chips -- all intended for use in iPhones and iPads. As the paper notes, Apple would become Samsung's single biggest customer if the deal goes through, although the two obviously aren't strangers to massive deals -- Apple has already famously run Samsung's flash memory supplies dry a few times.

Apple said to be in talks with Samsung to buy $7.8 billion worth of components originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapplication processorapplication processorsApplicationProcessorApplicationProcessorsdealdisplaysflashflash memoryFlashMemoryipadiphonelcdlcdsnandnand flashnand flash memoryNandFlashNandFlashMemorysamsungMon, 14 Feb 2011 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[CE-Oh no he didn't!: Netgear boss calls 'game over' for Microsoft, Jobs' 'ego' reason iPhone doesn't support Flash (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-netgear-boss-calls-game-over-for-microsof/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-netgear-boss-calls-game-over-for-microsof/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-netgear-boss-calls-game-over-for-microsof/#commentsCan't say that Patrick Lo is a name that immediately rang any bells around here. He's certainly not as recognizable as Netgear, the company that he chairs and rules supreme. But boy did he hit our radar screens this morning. Lo had plenty of criticism to spread around the Microsoft and Apple camps today during a press lunch in Sydney. Oh where to even begin? Let's start with Microsoft, and Lo's claim that, "Microsoft is over -- game over, from my point of view," when comparing Windows Phone 7's chance to compete with Android and the iPhone. Doubtful, not with Redmond's Windows 7 and MS Office cash cows fueling Microsoft's intense desire to execute on its new mobile strategy.

Lo then turned his sights on Apple, having this to say on the topic of Steve Jobs' refusal to support Adobe Flash on Apple's mobile devices: "What's the reason for him to trash Flash? There's no reason other than ego." Funny, we thought it was due to performance, security, and power consumption issues. Lo later added, "Once Steve Jobs goes away, which is probably not far away, then Apple will have to make a strategic decision on whether to open up the platform." Classy. Hit the source link below if you're just dying to hear how "closed" systems are inferior to "open" systems all over again.

Update: We just received an email from Patrick Lo. While he continues to support his opinions expressed on open standards, he is backtracking from some of the comments. Notably, he regrets some of the words chosen, particularly those that seem related to Steve Jobs' health. Full apology after the break.

Continue reading CE-Oh no he didn't!: Netgear boss calls 'game over' for Microsoft, Jobs' 'ego' reason iPhone doesn't support Flash (updated)

CE-Oh no he didn't!: Netgear boss calls 'game over' for Microsoft, Jobs' 'ego' reason iPhone doesn't support Flash (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeandroidapplece oh noce oh no he didntCeOhNoCeOhNoHeDidntcloseflashiosmicrosoftnetgearopenpatrick loPatrickLosteve jobsSteveJobswindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:32:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: kijjaa! (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/app-review-kijjaa-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/app-review-kijjaa-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/app-review-kijjaa-video/#comments We're used to seeing all sorts of funky motion-based games on smartphones, but here's something a little bit different: a retro-themed desktop 3D flash game that utilises your iOS device as an accelerometer and gyroscope-based wireless controller. The objective of kijjaa! is simple: just fly your vessel around, shoot down or avoid the enemies, and pick up extra lives. Don't worry, there's no jailbreaking involved here -- all we had to do was visit kijjaa.com/air, and then copy the code onto our iOS app to establish the link via WiFi or 3G.

There's no serious challenge in kijjaa! -- based on the app's description on iTunes, the game's designed with students and office workers in mind, so it's ideal for those seeking a fun quickie during their short breaks. We'd say the hardest part is trying to dodge the ghosts that show up randomly in short notice, but what really annoyed us were the occasional control lags that popped up even over WiFi. Still, for a promotional $0.99 pricing (the 70 percent price drop ends on January 17th has been extended to January 24th), this game has gone much further than most other games have, and it'll only get better -- already in the pipeline are Game Center support, new enemies, new bonuses, and achievements. Hopefully the developer will also throw in some more chiptune soundtracks as well. Demo video after the break -- it kinda makes you want this on the Apple TV too, doesn't it?

Gallery: App review: kijjaa!

Continue reading App review: kijjaa! (video)

App review: kijjaa! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d flash3d flash game3dFlash3dFlashGameaccelerometerappapp reviewappleAppReviewfeaturedfeaturesflashflash gameFlashGamegamegaminggyroscopeiosiphoneipod touchIpodTouchkijjaamotionmotion gamingMotionGamingreviewshooting gameShootingGamevideowifiwifi controllerWifiControllerwireless controllerWirelessControllerFri, 14 Jan 2011 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyfire for iPad hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/skyfire-for-ipad-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/skyfire-for-ipad-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/skyfire-for-ipad-hands-on/#comments What's better than using Skyfire on a 3.5-inch screen? Using it on a 9.7-inch one, of course! After tinkering with the new iPad browser, we've noticed that it has the same feel as its iOS brother and Android cousin, with a modified look to it. Features like private browsing, mobile or desktop view and bookmarks remain present -- and rest assured, the ability to watch Flash videos is still as easy as tapping a button. What's perhaps the most salient addition in this rendition is the social network integration. When the app is opened, you'll notice right away that it's got eight buttons along the bottom, four of which are Facebook related. These buttons, referred to as "quick view" by the peeps at Skyfire, give you, well, a quick view of the button you've tapped. For example, when the Facebook button is pushed, you're presented with a trimmed down the mobile version of the social network. The same goes with Twitter and Google Reader. The app also features Fireplace, which allows you to view specifically the links your Facebook friends have shared, and 'Popular', which shows all the related links your friends have shared based on what website the browser parked on, and of course a dedicated 'Like' button. The Share function lends you an easy way to share links via various popular networks.

As for the browsing experience itself, the devs at Skyfire did a great job ironing out the kinks that we stumbled upon in the iPhone version. Pages render nicely and quickly, pinch-to-zoom works as well as it does on Safari, scrolling is buttery smooth and Flash videos play noticeably quicker in comparison to what we experienced on the iPhone. The app is sadly not available in the App Store just yet, but hang tight, it's been submitted for approval and should hit virtual shelves soon.

Update: Video's now after the break!

Update 2: We just got word that it's been approved by Apple. It'll be available tonight at around 8PM EST and cost $4.99.

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Skyfire for iPad hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobe flashAdobeFlashappleapple ipadAppleIpadfacebookflashhands-onipadsky fireSkyFirevideoWed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Adobe CEO: Flash battery life depends on hardware acceleration, MacBook Air update in testing right now]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/adobe-ceo-flash-battery-life-depends-on-hardware-acceleration/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/adobe-ceo-flash-battery-life-depends-on-hardware-acceleration/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/adobe-ceo-flash-battery-life-depends-on-hardware-acceleration/#comments Getting a little more oomph out of your MacBook Air after giving Flash the boot? Adobe's Shantanu Narayen stopped just short of saying that's Apple's fault for not handing Adobe a device ahead of time. We asked the CEO what the greater battery life sans flash in Apple's new laptop meant for the platform (vis-a-vis HTML5) just a few minutes ago. He said it's really all about optimizing for silicon: "When we have access to hardware acceleration, we've proven that Flash has equal or better performance on every platform." You wouldn't be blamed for thinking that sentence a cop-out, but that's actually not the case -- the chief executive says they've presently got a Macbook Air in the labs and have an optimized beta of Flash for the device in testing even as we speak.

Adobe CEO: Flash battery life depends on hardware acceleration, MacBook Air update in testing right now originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AdobeAdobe FlashAdobeFlashAirApplebattery lifeBatteryLifebreaking newsBreakingNewsFlashMacBookMacBook AirMacbookAirMBAWeb 2.0 SummitWeb2.0SummitTue, 16 Nov 2010 12:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyfire for iPhone hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/skyfire-for-iphone-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/skyfire-for-iphone-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/skyfire-for-iphone-hands-on-video/#comments Although Skyfire for iPhone is almost exactly like its Android counterpart, it's still not available for download in the App Store due to server issues, so we thought you might want to see how it works. We've seen improvements on the Flash-to-HTML5 conversion servers in the past day or so, which makes watching videos a breeze. The app itself serves as a fully functional browser with the usual features you'd hope to find: bookmarking, a dedicated search bar, custom homepage, and even private browsing. Pages render rather quickly, although scrolling and pinching to zoom is a little rough around the edges. As for actually watching Flash videos, it couldn't be easier -- once you've navigated to a page embedded with a video, a popup window will appear and you're good to go. Sadly, though, the browser lacks the ability to scrub videos. But hey, if you've been waiting three-plus years to play flash videos on your 3.5-inch display, Skyfire might (or might not) be the solution to your burning desire. Be sure to check out the browser in action after the break!

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Skyfire for iPhone hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplebrowserflashhands onhands-onHandsOnhtml5iosiphoneipod touchIpodTouchpinch to zoomPinchToZoomskyfirevideoThu, 04 Nov 2010 19:43:00 EST<![CDATA[MacBook Air battery shown to last two hours longer when browsing the web sans Flash]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/macbook-air-battery-shown-to-last-two-hours-longer-when-browsing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/macbook-air-battery-shown-to-last-two-hours-longer-when-browsing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/macbook-air-battery-shown-to-last-two-hours-longer-when-browsing/#comments Let's be honest, Apple's claim that it neglected to preload Flash on the new MacBook Airs so that users themselves could download and install the latest (and safest) version was a bit of a red herring. Behind that thin veil of corporate courtesy, we're now seeing a pretty potent cause for Apple's dumping of Adobe's wares. Ars Technica's review of the 11-inch Air discovered that the machine could crank its way through six hours of web browsing when Flash was nowhere near it, but only four hours with Flash installed and giving it "the full web experience." The primary culprit was Adobe's penchant for using CPU cycles to display animated ads, which were typically replaced by static imagery in the absence of the requisite software. So yeah, it's not a surprise that a "richer" web would require more resources, but it doesn't speak well for Flash's efficiency to find a laptop loses a third of its longevity when running it.

MacBook Air battery shown to last two hours longer when browsing the web sans Flash originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>11-inchadobeadobe flashAdobeFlashairapplebatterybattery lifebattery life testBatteryLifeBatteryLifeTestbrowsingflashmacbookmacbook airMacbookAirsoftwaretestwebThu, 04 Nov 2010 19:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyfire browser for iPhone hits the App Store, ready to play your Flash videos (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/skyfire-browser-for-iphone-hits-the-app-store-ready-to-play-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/skyfire-browser-for-iphone-hits-the-app-store-ready-to-play-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/skyfire-browser-for-iphone-hits-the-app-store-ready-to-play-you/#comments It's been over two months since it was first submitted for approval, but the Skyfire 2.0 web browser for iPhone is now finally, officially available for download, complete with the ability to play Flash videos... sort of. To get around the iPhone's Flash restrictions, the browser actually transcodes the video in a way that lets the phone only see HTML5, and it compresses all videos by about 75 percent in the process to ease bandwidth concerns. Of course, that workaround also means that Flash video is the only type of Flash that the browser supports, and the company also notes that Hulu is currently blocked but that "scores of other premium sites are supported." Skyfire also points out that the browser has more than just Flash going for it -- it's a full-fledged Webkit browser in its own right, and packs a few other tricks like easy sharing to Facebook and Twitter, and a so-called Facebook Quickview mode. Head on past the break for a quick video overview, and hit up the App Store now to grab the browser for the "special early adopter price" of $2.99.

Update: Skyfire is now "sold out." What could that possibly mean? Find out right here.

Continue reading Skyfire browser for iPhone hits the App Store, ready to play your Flash videos (update)

Skyfire browser for iPhone hits the App Store, ready to play your Flash videos (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeappleAppStoreflashflash videoFlashVideoiphoneipod touchIpodTouchskyfireskyfire 2.0Skyfire2.0videoWed, 03 Nov 2010 16:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple responds on missing Flash in new MacBook Airs, says get used to it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/apple-responds-on-missing-flash-in-new-macbook-airs-says-get-us/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/apple-responds-on-missing-flash-in-new-macbook-airs-says-get-us/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/apple-responds-on-missing-flash-in-new-macbook-airs-says-get-us/#comments The other day, we reported on the fact that those tiny new MacBook Airs are shipping without a pre-installed version of Flash. Based on Apple's recent, vocal anti-Flash opinions, we took it as a sign that the company was putting even more distance between itself and Adobe, but according to a statement we've just received, that might not be the case. Apple spokesman Bill Evans just pinged us with the official word on the situation, claiming that it has more to do with making sure users have the most recent version of the software and less to do with politics. Here's the word from Apple:
We're happy to continue to support Flash on the Mac, and the best way for users to always have the most up to date and secure version is to download it directly from Adobe.
Interestingly, he also notes that this will be happening across all Macs in the future, though there may be some models still in the channel with Flash pre-installed. Obviously this makes some sense, but it's hard not to see it as a dig against Adobe -- there must be other solutions for ensuring users are up to date (like, oh, putting the plugin into your auto-updater). Also, it would be nice if those "missing plug-in" messages actually worked as links to the Adobe install page (because they don't, at least in Safari). Hey -- at least we know it wasn't a fluke!

Apple responds on missing Flash in new MacBook Airs, says get used to it originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeadobe flashAdobeFlashappleflashmacbook airMacbookAirofficial statementOfficialStatementstatementFri, 22 Oct 2010 11:35:00 EST<![CDATA[MacBook Air: all substance, no Flash]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/macbook-air-all-substance-no-flash/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/macbook-air-all-substance-no-flash/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/macbook-air-all-substance-no-flash/#comments Amusingly enough, you know what's missing from the new MacBook Air models? Adobe Flash Player. While preloaded on Apple's past hardware, out of the box here it just says missing plugin, with no click to install option. To be fair, Flash doesn't come standard on a lot of machines, even for Windows, but we wonder if past models will continue to ship out with Adobe's plugin, especially once OS X 10.7 becomes de facto. It's not like Adobe was feeling the love from Steve anyway, and you can still install Flash yourself -- we did, and are happy to report the Air plays 720p video great. We were too bandwidth-challenged at the time to try 1080p for real, so we'll have to let you know about that later.

MacBook Air: all substance, no Flash originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeadobe flashAdobeFlashappleback to macback to mac 2010back to the macback to the mac 2010BackToMacBackToMac2010BackToTheMacBackToTheMac2010flashmacbookmacbook airMacbookAirmbaWed, 20 Oct 2010 16:07:00 EST<![CDATA[RIM's Jim Balsillie hits back at the Steve Jobs rant, Apple's 'distortion field']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/rims-jim-balsillie-hits-back-at-the-steve-jobs-rant-apples-d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/rims-jim-balsillie-hits-back-at-the-steve-jobs-rant-apples-d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/rims-jim-balsillie-hits-back-at-the-steve-jobs-rant-apples-d/#commentsYou had to know that Steve wouldn't get away with putting his five minute, competition-slamming manifesto out into the ether without some snap back from the competition. We've already heard responses from TweetDeck and Andy Rubin, and now RIM's co-CEO Jim Balsillie has issued a statement in response to Jobs. Here it is:
"For those of us who live outside of Apple's distortion field, we know that 7-inch tablets will actually be a big portion of the market and we know that Adobe Flash support actually matters to customers who want a real web experience. We also know that while Apple's attempt to control the ecosystem and maintain a closed platform may be good for Apple, developers want more options and customers want to fully access the overwhelming majority of web sites that use Flash. We think many customers are getting tired of being told what to think by Apple. And by the way, RIM has achieved record shipments for five consecutive quarters and recently shared guidance of 13.8 - 14.4 million BlackBerry smartphones for the current quarter. Apple's preference to compare its September-ending quarter with RIM's August-ending quarter doesn't tell the whole story because it doesn't take into account that industry demand in September is typically stronger than summer months, nor does it explain why Apple only shipped 8.4 million devices in its prior quarter and whether Apple's Q4 results were padded by unfulfilled Q3 customer demand and channel orders. As usual, whether the subject is antennas, Flash or shipments, there is more to the story and sooner or later, even people inside the distortion field will begin to resent being told half a story."
Sort of a big one, but we figure RIM at least deserves some equal time. Interesting that RIM is fighting Apple's assertion of surpassing their handset shipments, we'll have to see how that one settles once we get some "official" numbers from an unbiased third party. Meanwhile, let the mudslinging continue!

RIM's Jim Balsillie hits back at the Steve Jobs rant, Apple's 'distortion field' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleblackberryblackberry playbookBlackberryPlaybookflashjim balsillieJimBalsillieplaybookrantrimsteve jobssteve jobs rantSteveJobsSteveJobsRantTue, 19 Oct 2010 16:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple attempts to patent a smarter camera flash]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/apple-attempts-to-patent-a-smarter-camera-flash/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/apple-attempts-to-patent-a-smarter-camera-flash/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/apple-attempts-to-patent-a-smarter-camera-flash/#comments There's always something intriguing cooking in Cupertino, even if Apple's ovens are full, and the latest item on the list is a novel camera flash assembly you might one day see on an iPhone. Where camera flashes are typically fixed in a single spot on a device, Apple's trying to patent a flash redirector that could whip them around, letting you frame a dimly-lit picture the way you want and automatically adjust the intensity and direction of the flash to get better results. The patent application suggests that devices would have a dedicated lens for the flash, and then a pivot on either that lens or the flash itself to aim, plus an "evaluator" that figures out what needs to be lit and by how much. Alternatively, Apple imagines you might be able to just select an area on a touchscreen camera device (wonder where we'd find one of those?) with your finger and aim the flash yourself, but if we know anything about Apple's love of simplicity they'll try the AI solution first. Either way, it seems like an excellent nighttime equivalent to iOS 4.1's HDR, and something we might like to see on all sorts of shooters, not just those on phones.

Apple attempts to patent a smarter camera flash originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Sep 2010 01:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleApple patentApplePatentcamera flashCameraFlashflashflash redirectorFlashRedirectorlightlightingpatentpatent apppatent applicationPatentAppPatentApplicationpatentsredirectorSun, 26 Sep 2010 01:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyfire submits iPhone browser for App Store approval, we wait for the Flash to hit the fan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/skyfire-submits-iphone-browser-for-app-store-approval-we-wait-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/skyfire-submits-iphone-browser-for-app-store-approval-we-wait-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/skyfire-submits-iphone-browser-for-app-store-approval-we-wait-f/#commentsSkyfire submits iPhone version of browser for App Store approval, we wait for the Flash to hit the fan There was a time when Skyfire on Windows Mobile meant full Flash all the time. The 2.0 version on Android reigned that in a bit, really only supporting Flash video and little else, something Android 2.2 users no longer need to worry about. iOS users, however, do still spend their days ruing websites with such content, and so that's the market Skyfire is targeting next. The company has submitted a version of the browser for App Store approval, transcoding Flash video such that the phone only sees HTML5, with content coming in over H.264 adaptive streaming. As such, video is said to be compressed an average of 75 percent, in theory allaying any concerns about this thing being a bandwidth hog. In other words: there's no reason for this to not be approved, right? Right! However, something tells us things may not be so easy...

Update: Now with video -- watch the Skyfire crew coerce a poor iPhone into playing Comedy Central content right after the break.

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Skyfire submits iPhone browser for App Store approval, we wait for the Flash to hit the fan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeappleAppStoreflashflash videoFlashVideoiosskyfireThu, 02 Sep 2010 08:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Adobe's CEO: 'we've moved on' from Apple's argument, and Flash still rules]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/adobes-ceo-weve-moved-on-from-apples-argument-and-flash-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/adobes-ceo-weve-moved-on-from-apples-argument-and-flash-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/adobes-ceo-weve-moved-on-from-apples-argument-and-flash-s/#comments You can only humor someone for so long, and it seems as if Adobe is at its breaking point with Apple. Just three months after publishing a new ad campaign that sought to ease the tension between the two mega-corps, Adobe's CEO has been quoted as saying that his company has "moved on" from the whole ordeal. On one hand, we're glad to see Adobe focusing its resources on optimizing Flash for the myriad Android 2.2 devices that'll support its mobile player in the months to come, but on the other, it's a bit depressing to see Shantanu Narayen essentially give up hope that Jobs and Company will ever come to their senses. For example, have a listen at this, with "they" most certainly referring to Apple:
"They've chosen to keep their system closed and we'd rather work with partners who are interested in working with us. We believe in open systems. We believe in the power of the internet and in customers making choices and I think a lot of the controversy was about their decision at that point. They've made their choice. We've made ours and we've moved on."
Something tells us the FTC won't be so quick to follow suit. Oh, and if you're wondering how Adobe could just turn the other cheek here, the company's Anup Murarka just said at the Flash / Android event ongoing in San Francisco that Adobe has "relationships with 19 of the top 20 mobile manufacturers in the world." One is the loneliest number, or so we hear.

Adobe's CEO: 'we've moved on' from Apple's argument, and Flash still rules originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeadobe flashAdobeFlashapplebusinessceoflashflash 10.1Flash10.1partnerpartnershipShantanu NarayenShantanuNarayenMon, 16 Aug 2010 14:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Flash ported to iPhone 4, available for download (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/flash-ported-to-iphone-4-available-for-download-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/flash-ported-to-iphone-4-available-for-download-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/flash-ported-to-iphone-4-available-for-download-video/#comments Cydia is a great place to hang out, and we're sure unlocking is pretty swell, but it's quite possible you and your freshly-rooted iPhone 4 have already run out of fun things to do. In that case, might we suggest giving Frash a try? That's right, Comex's Strong Bad-inspired port of Adobe Flash 10.1 has been compiled once again, and though it's still an alpha build there's nothing keeping you from experiencing the joys of animated advertising on your iOS 4 device. Instructions are exactly the same as in our Flash how-to for iPad -- jailbreak, download the .deb, upload it to a folder deep inside your phone via SSH, restart and you're done -- but if that sounds like too much work or you're worried about your phone asploding prematurely, you can watch from a safe distance as Homestar Runner struts his stuff. You'll find that and more in a video after the break, and a pre-compiled alpha build is available at our source link.

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Flash ported to iPhone 4, available for download (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Adobe FlashAdobeFlashalphaAppleApple iPhoneAppleIphoneComexflashFrashGrant PannellGrantPannellhackhacksiOS 4Ios4iPhoneiPhone 4Iphone4modmodsportportsvideoSun, 08 Aug 2010 16:33:00 EST<![CDATA[FTC denies request for documents on Adobe complaint, confirms investigation of Apple's SDK rules?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/ftc-denies-request-for-documents-on-adobe-complaint-confirms-in/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/ftc-denies-request-for-documents-on-adobe-complaint-confirms-in/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/ftc-denies-request-for-documents-on-adobe-complaint-confirms-in/#commentsFTC denies request for documents on Adobe complaint, confirms investigation of Apple's SDK rules?
Sure, Apple and Adobe aren't the best of friends, but their disagreement goes a little further than mild distaste. Apple moved to ban iOS apps not written through its own developer framework (SDK), which more or less killed off Adobe's iPhone Flash developer tools. Adobe in turn issued a complaint to the FTC, a complaint that Wired requested a copy of under the Freedom of Information Act. The release of that complaint was denied on the grounds that "disclosure of that material could reasonably be expected to interfere with the conduct of the Commission's law enforcement activities." That is another strong indication that the FTC is currently investigating Apple and deciding whether the company is acting properly by preventing third-party access to its iOS devices. What's next? We likely won't hear anything until the FTC makes up its mind, and even then only if it decides Apple isn't playing as nice as it should be.

FTC denies request for documents on Adobe complaint, confirms investigation of Apple's SDK rules? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeapplefederal trade commissionFederalTradeCommissionflashfreedom of information actFreedomOfInformationActftcinvestigationThu, 05 Aug 2010 10:53:00 EST<![CDATA[How-to: Install Flash on your jailbroken iPad (for real)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/how-to-install-flash-on-your-jailbroken-ipad-for-real/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/how-to-install-flash-on-your-jailbroken-ipad-for-real/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/how-to-install-flash-on-your-jailbroken-ipad-for-real/#commentshttp://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/07/flashipadeng1.jpg We just saw Flash 10.1 ported to the iPad demonstrated in video form by Comex, and now you can get in on the action too, as long as your iPad is jailbroken. It's called Frash, and while the plugin is still pretty early and doesn't do video playback yet, you can definitely play games and other animations right now, and we're told video support is forthcoming. Okay, so let's try this out, shall we? It's not point-and-click simple, but it's not that hard, either. Full instructions after the break.

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How-to: Install Flash on your jailbroken iPad (for real) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeadobe flashAdobeFlashappleapple ipadAppleIpadcydiadiyflashfrashhackhow tohow-tohowtoiosipadjailbreakjailbreakingplaybacksoftwarevideoWed, 07 Jul 2010 12:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Flash 10.1 ported to iPad, burninates the countryside (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/04/flash-10-1-ported-to-ipad-burninates-the-countryside-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/04/flash-10-1-ported-to-ipad-burninates-the-countryside-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/04/flash-10-1-ported-to-ipad-burninates-the-countryside-video/#comments Take it with a grain of salt, but it's looking like some prayers have been answered on this Fourth of July -- Flash (or is that "Frash"?) is running on this man's iPad, cleverly ported from Android. The YouTube video claims that by using a compatibility layer, the Android runtime can play Flash content natively in Safari, but only on iPad so far -- iPhone 3GS support is planned soon, as is iOS 4, and there's a call for developers to move the project forward at GitHub. We've no way of determining its legitimacy at this moment, but it sure seems like Comex (he of the iPad "Spirit" jailbreak) has outdone himself this time, and hey, where there's smoke, there's fire, right? See Strongbad answer emails on iOS, right after the break.

Update: It appears Comex has indeed been working on this project for some time; a second blurry video after the break (running on iPhone) shows us what it used to look like.

Continue reading Flash 10.1 ported to iPad, burninates the countryside (video)

Flash 10.1 ported to iPad, burninates the countryside (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleApple iPadApple iPhoneAppleIpadAppleIphoneComexFlashFrashhackhacksiOSiPadiPhonemodmodsvideoSun, 04 Jul 2010 11:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu Plus preview arrives in iTunes App Store, Flash be damned]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/hulu-plus-preview-arrives-in-itunes-app-store-for-ios-devices-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/hulu-plus-preview-arrives-in-itunes-app-store-for-ios-devices-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/hulu-plus-preview-arrives-in-itunes-app-store-for-ios-devices-f/#comments The free Hulu Plus app just hit the iTunes App store, kids, with the promise of 720p streaming over WiFi or 3G to iOS devices including the iPad, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and 3rd generation iPod touch. They're calling it a "limited preview" release that will ultimately require a $10 per month subscription on top of the commercials you're forced to watch. Oh, and it's still restricted to US-only viewership. Well, at least the Flash barrier has been removed. Huzzah?

[Thanks, MT H.]

Hulu Plus preview arrives in iTunes App Store, Flash be damned originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleflashhuluhulu plushulu+HuluPlusipadiphone 3gsiphone 4Iphone3gsIphone4ipod touchIpodTouchWed, 30 Jun 2010 01:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Adobe and Greystripe partner for ads that convert Flash to HTML5]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/08/adobe-and-greystripe-partner-for-ads-that-convert-flash-to-html5/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/08/adobe-and-greystripe-partner-for-ads-that-convert-flash-to-html5/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/08/adobe-and-greystripe-partner-for-ads-that-convert-flash-to-html5/#commentsWhen you complain about Apple's products lacking Flash support, we figure you're talking about games and video, but web developers have to make a living too, right? That's why Greystripe and Adobe are working together to bring ads to iDevices all around, with an intriguing technology that might one day enable the real reasons we want Flash as well. Like the Smokescreen demo we saw last week, Greystripe can reportedly transcode the banned content to HTML5 on the fly, and it's apparently impressive enough that Adobe's signed on to create an interactive, crossplatform ad solution (also on Android and Java devices) priced and marketed specifically to rival Apple's own. With Apple's distinguished record as keeper of the walled garden, we'll see how well that goes, but we're definitely interested in other possibilities for the company's code. Full press release after the break.

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Adobe and Greystripe partner for ads that convert Flash to HTML5 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adAdobeAdobe FlashAdobeFlashadsadvertisingAndroidAppleconvertFlashGreystripeHTML5iAdinteractive adsinteractive advertisingInteractiveAdsInteractiveAdvertisingJavatranscodeTue, 08 Jun 2010 01:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple puts HTML5 where its mouth is]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/apple-puts-html5-where-its-mouth-is/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/apple-puts-html5-where-its-mouth-is/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/apple-puts-html5-where-its-mouth-is/#comments Looking for even more HTML5 samples to see what all the fuss is about? Good, 'cause Apple just went live with its HTML5 showcase page. Naturally, it took a veiled jab at Flash in the process:
"Standards aren't add-ons to the web. They are the web."
Samples include video, typography, photo galleries, transitions, audio, 360 degree object manipulation, and VR implementations including the source code so devs can tinker around for themselves. Now hit up the source for a taste.

Update: Apple's offering a developer link that lets you play with the demos in Google's Chrome browser.

Apple puts HTML5 where its mouth is originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleCss3developersflashhtml5html5 designHtml5DesignJavaScriptstandardsweb designweb standardsWebDesignWebStandardsFri, 04 Jun 2010 02:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Steve Jobs' D8 interview: the video highlights (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/steve-jobs-d8-interview-the-video-highlights/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/steve-jobs-d8-interview-the-video-highlights/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/steve-jobs-d8-interview-the-video-highlights/#comments Sure, you read our liveblog of Steve Jobs' D8 conference -- and believe us, it's heavily quotable -- but don't you want to see and hear the Apple CEO claim HyperCard was huge in its day? Or perhaps you're more interested in his thoughts on Flash, market cap, and the iPad origins -- either way, videos are after the break, with presumably more to come from All Things D.

Update: Four new videos have been added!

Update 2: Two new videos have been added!

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Steve Jobs' D8 interview: the video highlights (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeall things dall things d 2010all things d 8AllThingsDAllThingsD2010AllThingsD8appled 8d 8 conferenceD8D8Conferenceflashipadiphoneiphone osIphoneOsjobsstevesteve jobsSteveJobsvideoWed, 02 Jun 2010 02:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Adobe's Digital Publishing Platform behind Wired app, uses CS5 tools and will be available to all]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/01/adobes-digital-publishing-platform-behind-wired-app-uses-cs5-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/01/adobes-digital-publishing-platform-behind-wired-app-uses-cs5-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/01/adobes-digital-publishing-platform-behind-wired-app-uses-cs5-t/#comments So, despite all that hubbub about Flash, Adobe managed to still deliver iPad magazine publishing tools to Wired after all... and it's not stopping there. Adobe's "digital viewer software" is the crux, which Adobe says it built in Apple's Objective C and will continue to maintain for the iPad while considering other platforms like the iPhone. Meanwhile, anything built matching this vaguely defined spec (Adobe's keeping a lot of details close to its chest right now) will be able to publish to this iPad reader software, along with any Flash 10.1 or AIR 2-compliant devices. HTML 5 will also come in to play somehow. Adobe will be releasing the publishing tech to Adobe Labs later this year, but you'll have to have Adobe InDesign CS5 to take advantage of it. Of course, none of this really solves the debate over 3rd party development tools for building iPad and iPhone apps, but it seems to sidestep it pretty handily.

Adobe's Digital Publishing Platform behind Wired app, uses CS5 tools and will be available to all originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"It runs entirely in the browser, reads in SWF binaries, unzips them (in native JS), extracts images and embedded audio and turns them in to base64 encoded data:uris, then stitches the vector graphics back together as animated SVG."
While it works fine with simple animated banner ads (uh, huzzah!?), we found that Smokescreened Flash content like video and games was impossibly slow when tested on our iPhone 3G. Still, it's a start for this soon to be open sourced Flash player written in JavaScript. Check the video after the break for a demonstration or give it a go for yourselves by browsing over to the appropriate source link below.

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Smokescreen makes Flash content visible on iPhone and iPad (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 May 2010 09:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeappleChris SmoakChrisSmoakflashhtml5ipadiphoneipod touchIpodTouchjavascriptSimon WillisonSimonWillisonsmokescreensvgswfvideoSun, 30 May 2010 09:07:00 EST<![CDATA[NBC and Time Warner inform Apple they'll be sticking to Flash, thank you very much]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/nbc-and-time-warner-inform-apple-theyll-be-sticking-to-flash-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/nbc-and-time-warner-inform-apple-theyll-be-sticking-to-flash-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/nbc-and-time-warner-inform-apple-theyll-be-sticking-to-flash-t/#comments When the iPad bandwagon was launched in late January, ABC and Netflix quickly jumped onboard with tailor-made apps, while CBS and others started transitioning their content to HTML5-compliant formats, all in the name of not being left behind by the revolution. As it turns out, however, some content providers will be letting this ride pass them by, at least for the moment. The New York Post today reports that big media heavyweights Time Warner and NBC Universal have turned their noses up at the iPad's high entry demands and will be sticking to what works:
Sources said several large media companies, including Time Warner and NBC Universal, told Apple they won't retool their extensive video libraries to accommodate the iPad, arguing that such a reformatting would be expensive and not worth it because Flash dominates the Web.
According to the NYP article, these conglomerates have been emboldened by the forthcoming arrival of competing tablets from the likes of Dell and HP, and will be seeking their fortunes in the mobile space atop Adobe's winged stallion of web domination that we commonly know as Flash. This is a decision sure to end in tears -- we just don't know who'll be doing the crying when it all shakes out.

NBC and Time Warner inform Apple they'll be sticking to Flash, thank you very much originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 May 2010 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeadobe flashAdobeFlashappleapple ipadAppleIpadcontentdigital contentdigital mediaDigitalContentDigitalMediaflashhtml5ipadnbcnbc universalNbcUniversalonline videoOnlineVideorich mediaRichMediatime warnerTimeWarnerThu, 27 May 2010 13:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Steve Jobs hates you, and so does this error page]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/steve-jobs-hates-you-and-so-does-this-error-page/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/steve-jobs-hates-you-and-so-does-this-error-page/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/steve-jobs-hates-you-and-so-does-this-error-page/#commentsAnti-Jobs SOS plugin targets iPhone and iPad, misses the mark Love or hate Flash it's safe to say the internet isn't the internet without it -- at least for now. Most mobile platforms don't support the stuff for technical reasons, but few have been more brazen in their intentional lack of support than Steve Jobs. The creators of the SOS Error Page are trying to send a message to Apple and the man himself by... well, we'll just let them explain:
If someone visits your site on a Flash enabled device/computer your home page will load fine, as it always does; but if someone visits your site on an iPad or iPhone, instead of the current blank or error page coming up, your site will greet them with this special message page.
Daring, controversial, and effective? More like busted, as this doesn't actually detect Safari Mobile. It instead is triggered by any browser that doesn't support Flash. In other words, installing this little redirect on your site is a great way to really piss off anyone on Android (pre 2.2, natch), Windows Mobile, Opera Mobile, Lynx... you get the picture. Steer clear.

Update: We got a good news / bad news update from the SOS crew. Good news: the script has been updated to only show up for iPad and iPhone devices. Bad news: they were told that the image they were using had to be "modified slightly," resulting in a new image that shows rather more black box than CEO. If only there were some place that still showed the original image...

Steve Jobs hates you, and so does this error page originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 May 2010 08:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple flashAppleFlashbrowser pluginBrowserPluginflashsafari mobileSafariMobilesos apple sossos pluginSosAppleSosSosPluginThu, 27 May 2010 08:55:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone OS 4.0 beta 4 hints at LED flash, camera for iPad, iPod, iPhone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/iphone-os-4-0-beta-4-hints-at-led-flash-camera-for-ipad-ipod/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/iphone-os-4-0-beta-4-hints-at-led-flash-camera-for-ipad-ipod/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/iphone-os-4-0-beta-4-hints-at-led-flash-camera-for-ipad-ipod/#comments We've yet to see concrete proof that Apple's portable media players will ship with a camera, but the new iPhone OS 4.0 beta shows Cupertino's at least considering the notion for the iPod touch and even the iPad. It seems AT&T tethering wasn't the only thing hidden in iPhone OS 4.0 beta 4 -- 9to5Mac found a variety of telltale references to an a flash when pouring through the update's source code. Does that mean that the iDevices will actually get cameras, let alone supporting light fixtures? It's too early to tell... but we did spot an LED flash on that early iPhone HD, and a recent Vietnamese leak proves that Apple at least prototyped an iPod touch with a camera -- though no flash, sadly -- as well. Is Apple simply updating their error messages, or is there something to this? You make the call.

iPhone OS 4.0 beta 4 hints at LED flash, camera for iPad, iPod, iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleApple iPadApple iPhoneApple iPodApple iPod TouchAppleIpadAppleIphoneAppleIpodAppleIpodTouchcameracamera flashCameraFlashcamerasflashiPadiPhoneiphone os 3iphone os 4iPhone OS 4 Betaiphone os 4 beta 4iphone os 4.0IphoneOs3IphoneOs4IphoneOs4.0IphoneOs4BetaIphoneOs4Beta4iPodLED flashLedFlashWed, 19 May 2010 15:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Adobe targets Apple in ad campaign launched today, publishes open letter from founders]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/adobe-targets-apple-in-ad-campaign-launched-today-publishes-ope/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/adobe-targets-apple-in-ad-campaign-launched-today-publishes-ope/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/adobe-targets-apple-in-ad-campaign-launched-today-publishes-ope/#comments If you're reading Engadget today (and let's be honest, you're reading it right now), then you might have noticed that Adobe has launched a pretty full-force campaign to call out Apple on its anti-Flash mission. If you don't know what we're talking about, it's the advertisements that start with "We [heart] Apple." Along with the web ads, the company has also snagged a full page in today's Washington Post to address the battle in which the two companies have been engaged. All of this links back to a new statement from Adobe, as well as an open letter from founders Chuck Geschke and John Warnock ("Our thoughts on open markets"), addressing Apple's recent spate of clear and direct attacks against the company and its products. Most of the reading should sound familiar to those of us who've been following the saga, but here are a few choice quotes from the duo:
We believe that consumers should be able to freely access their favorite content and applications, regardless of what computer they have, what browser they like, or what device suits their needs. No company - no matter how big or how creative - should dictate what you can create, how you create it, or what you can experience on the web.

When markets are open, anyone with a great idea has a chance to drive innovation and find new customers. Adobe's business philosophy is based on a premise that, in an open market, the best products will win in the end - and the best way to compete is to create the best technology and innovate faster than your competitors.

We believe that Apple, by taking the opposite approach, has taken a step that could undermine this next chapter of the web - the chapter in which mobile devices outnumber computers, any individual can be a publisher, and content is accessed anywhere and at any time.

In the end, we believe the question is really this: Who controls the World Wide Web? And we believe the answer is: nobody - and everybody, but certainly not a single company.
So, it's clear this issue isn't going to die out any time soon, and it's also clear that Adobe is going to go to great lengths to defend and protect its cash-cow. Of course, if they really want this message to hit home to the core iPad and iPhone users out there, they're going to need to run that ad in HTML5.

Note: As you should know, the ad sales and editorial teams at Engadget are separate entities, so this campaign was as much a surprise to us as it probably is to you!

Adobe targets Apple in ad campaign launched today, publishes open letter from founders originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 07:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadobeadvertisementadvertisingApplebreaking newsBreakingNewsflashhtml5Thu, 13 May 2010 07:50:00 EST<![CDATA[CBS suits up, promises iPad-friendly HTML5 video for all content by this Fall]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/cbs-suits-up-promises-ipad-friendly-html5-video-for-all-content/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/cbs-suits-up-promises-ipad-friendly-html5-video-for-all-content/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/cbs-suits-up-promises-ipad-friendly-html5-video-for-all-content/#comments Visit CBS.com from your iPad right now and all you'll get is a full episode of Survivor and clips from various other shows. By the start of the Fall season, however, CBS Interactive SVP Anthony Soohoo is promising content parity between its Flash-based website and HTML5-compliant iPad portal. While on the subject, he also notes that the video strategy will be entirely web-based, with no plans for an app à la ABC Player. Flash isn't being subjected to a veritable slapsgiving, however, as it'll remain the desktop technology of choice. Soohoo notes HTML5's toolset for measurement and encryption isn't quite at the same level yet. Full video interview after the break, and iPad users? This fall, expect something quite legen -- oh, you know where we're going with this, but still we'll pause for dramatic effect -- dary.

Continue reading CBS suits up, promises iPad-friendly HTML5 video for all content by this Fall

CBS suits up, promises iPad-friendly HTML5 video for all content by this Fall originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 May 2010 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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