Flash News

Google's Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS will receive Flash support, sustaining one of the platform's biggest advantages over iOS for a bit longer.

Adobe announced it is ceasing development of its Flash plugin for mobile devices, as the company refocuses its efforts on HTML5.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said his company's long-running dispute with Apple over its refusal allow Flash on iOS devices is behind them, and that the issue is of diminishing importance because of Android's rise anyway.

Apple device show four out of every five mobile videos, according to reports, underscoring the company's early dominance in streaming despite its famous lack of Flash capabilities.

Japan's disaster is having a domino effect on tech companies that depend on its components, while Silicon Valley juggernauts ramp up their mobile-payment services and ready themselves for a buying spree.

Adobe has announced that a flaw in its Flash Player on multiple platforms, including Android, could let hackers take over devices, highlighting ongoing smartphone security concerns.

Adobe CEO Shantanyu Narayan yesterday commented on its war with Apple over its Flash software, underscoring increasing tensions between the two Silicon Valley titans.

Apple has approved a new application that lets users watch Flash video on the iPhone and iPad.

Adobe recently unveiled its Adobe Air 2.5 platform, with support for smartphones, tablets and computers in addition to televisions.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently held a secret meeting with Adobe's chief executive, Shantanu Narayen, to discuss how the two companies could team up to battle Apple, and a possible buyout of the Flash developer.

Verizon is pushing out Android 2.2 to the Motorola Droid X, adding a host of features such a faster Web browser and improved hotspot tethering.

Verizon is rolling out an Android 2.2 update for the Droid Incredible today, with the first group of owners receiving an over-the-air download and others getting it in the next few days.

Apple's chief executive Steven Jobs, in a wide-ranging interview, discussed recent news surrounding his company, including its war with Adobe over Flash, the suicides at Chinese contractor Foxconn, challenges related to AT&T's network problems and the rivalry with Google.

Finnish phone maker Nokia and browser firm Opera said that they would support the Adobe's Flash software in its bitter fight with Apple, escalating a heated battle between the two Silicon Valley giants.

Google today introduced a new version of its Android mobile operating system, called "Froyo," which runs Flash software to let users see almost all video content from the Web.