We recently heard that Adobe would be releasing Flash for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich devices before the end of the year, and now Adobe has confirmed that the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus will get Adobe Flash and Adobe Air support in December.
To be clear, the Galaxy Nexus does not initially support Adobe Flash Player 11.1 and AIR 3.1. As we previously communicated in a blog post, devices and software updates from our partners which introduce new technologies are being developed on varied schedules that are different from our own, which means that the Adobe runtimes may not always be optimized or supported on devices until a subsequent release. We will provide a minor update to the runtimes to support the Galaxy Nexus in December.
Adobe hasn’t given a specific date for when both Flash and Air support will be added to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. As soon as we get some more information, we will let you guys know.
The Importance of Adobe Flash and AIR Support
Adobe Flash and AIR have been significant technologies in the mobile and web development world. Flash Player allows for rich multimedia content to be displayed on websites, including animations, video, and interactive applications. Adobe AIR, on the other hand, enables developers to create standalone applications that can run on multiple operating systems, including Android.
For users of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the addition of Flash and AIR support means enhanced browsing experiences and access to a broader range of applications. This is particularly important for users who rely on web-based applications that require Flash. Although HTML5 has been increasingly adopted as a replacement for Flash, many websites and applications still use Flash technology.
Future of Flash and AIR on Mobile Devices
The announcement of Flash and AIR support for the Galaxy Nexus comes at a time when Adobe has been shifting its focus away from Flash for mobile devices. In fact, Adobe announced that Flash Player 11.1 would be the last version of Flash Player for mobile browsers. This decision was influenced by the growing adoption of HTML5, which offers similar capabilities without the need for a plugin.
Despite this shift, the support for Flash and AIR on the Galaxy Nexus highlights Adobe’s commitment to providing a seamless user experience across different platforms. It also underscores the importance of transitional technologies in ensuring that users can access a wide range of content and applications.
For developers, this means that while they should focus on future-proof technologies like HTML5, there is still a need to support existing technologies like Flash and AIR, especially for users on older devices or those who rely on specific applications.
Have a look at our Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review to see what we thought of Google and Samsung’s first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone.
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