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Thoughts on Flash. " Thoughts on Flash " is an open letter published by Steve Jobs, co-founder and then-chief executive officer of Apple Inc., on April 29, 2010. The letter criticizes Adobe Systems ' Flash platform and outlines reasons why the technology would not be allowed on Apple's iOS hardware products.
Adobe Flash. Adobe Flash (formerly Macromedia Flash and FutureSplash) is a discontinued [note 1] multimedia software platform used for production of animations, rich internet applications, desktop applications, mobile apps, mobile games, and embedded web browser video players.
Adobe Flash Player. Adobe Flash Player (known in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Google Chrome as Shockwave Flash) [10] is a discontinued [note 1] computer program for viewing multimedia content, executing rich Internet applications, and streaming audio and video content created on the Adobe Flash platform. It can run from a web browser as a ...
Gadget-crazed consumers who rush to Apple stores on iPad release day may not be aware of a behind-the-scenes standoff between Apple (AAPL) and Adobe (ADBE), but they'll likely feel the effects.
Puffin Browser was compatible with Adobe Flash Player to play Adobe Flash content, including on mobile devices, where Flash was discontinued due to security issues. [12] The features also include a virtual trackpad, gamepad and on-screen keyboard functions. [13]
The iPod Touch (stylized as iPod touch) is a discontinued line of iOS -based mobile devices designed and formerly marketed by Apple Inc. with a touchscreen -controlled user interface. As with other iPod models, the iPod Touch can be used as a portable media player and a handheld gaming device, but can also be used as a digital camera, a web ...
Adobe's 2010 was marked by continuing arguments with Apple over the latter's non-support for Adobe Flash on its iPhone, iPad and other products. [39] Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs claimed that Flash was not reliable or secure enough, while Adobe executives have argued that Apple wishes to maintain control over the iOS platform.
Ruffle (software) Ruffle is a free and open source emulator for playing Adobe Flash (SWF) animation files. Following the deprecation and discontinuation of Adobe Flash Player in January 2021, some websites adopted Ruffle to allow users for continual viewing and interaction with legacy Flash Player content.