Flash on the iPad?

Flash on the iPad possible?

No Flash for iPads, iPhones, or iPods
Here's why there's is no Flash available for iDevices or other mobile devices. Adobe was unable to provide a product that was suitable to the needs of battery powered mobile devices used for Internet browsing. Existing Flash technology used too much memory, ate battery life, and was buggy. Simply put Flash did not work well on mobile devices.
Apple's Steve Jobs led the escape from Flash dependency when Apple introduced the iPhone, and later introduced the iPad. There was a hue and cry over the omission. Time proved Jobs was right on target.
So this is why there is no Flash for your iPhone or iPad or iPod nor for most SmartPhones. Flash has been abandoned by many sites in favor of supported technologies such as HTML5 or by providing their own custom app.
Here is Steve Jobs official comment on his momentous decision to omit Flash from iDevices: Steve Jobs on Flash.
Here is Adobe's later announcement to cease development of Flash for mobile devices: Adobe on Mobile Flash.
Now, you are not necessarily out on a limb. There are some apps that can display some Flash, but don't count on there ability to display anything using Flash.
Apps that can display some Flash from the Web:
Puffin
SkyFire
Photon Flash
Browse2Go
iSwifter
Also, note that many sites that use Flash provide their own app for accessing their material. So check with your favorite sites and find out if "there's an app for that."

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  • Can I stream without FLASH on the iPad?

    Can I stream without ADOBE FLASH on the iPad?  Can't do it on my iPhone.

    You're welcome.
    Doubtful Flash will be available with any iOS device. Flash is no longer pre-installed with a new Mac purchase - must be downloaded and installed separately if wanted or needed.
    http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/
    http://smashingshare.com/2010/08/02/showcase-of-apple-ipad-ready-websites/
    http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/10/31/microsoft.backs.html5.over.silverl ight/

  • How come apple did not put a flash on the iPads

    It is very hard to take pics at night or dark area because there is no flash on the iPads, this needs to be updated, there are a lot of tablets out there that has a flash and take better pictures. I expected more and better from apple.

    there are a lot of tablets out there that has a flash and take better pictures.
    Then why didin't you buy one of those instead of the iPad?

  • Adobe flash for the iPad?

    Is there anyway to get adobe flash for the iPad?

    No Flash for iPads, iPhones, or iPods
    Here's why there's is no Flash available for iDevices or other mobile devices. Adobe was unable to provide a product that was suitable to the needs of battery powered mobile devices used for Internet browsing. Existing Flash technology used too much memory, ate battery life, and was buggy. Simply put Flash did not work well on mobile devices.
    Apple's Steve Jobs led the escape from Flash dependency when Apple introduced the iPhone, and later introduced the iPad. There was a hue and cry over the omission. Time proved Jobs was right on target.
    So this is why there is no Flash for your iPhone or iPad or iPod nor for most SmartPhones. Flash has been abandoned by many sites in favor of supported technologies such as HTML5 or by providing their own custom app.
    Here is Steve Jobs official comment on his momentous decision to omit Flash from iDevices: Steve Jobs on Flash.
    Here is Adobe's later announcement to cease development of Flash for mobile devices: Adobe on Mobile Flash.
    Now, you are not necessarily out on a limb. There are some apps that can display some Flash, but don't count on there ability to display anything using Flash.
    Apps that can display some Flash from the Web:
    Puffin
    SkyFire
    Photon Flash
    Browse2Go
    iSwifter
    Also, note that many sites that use Flash provide their own app for accessing their material. So check with your favorite sites and find out if "there's an app for that."

  • Is there a alternative to flash for the ipad?

    How can I view a site that requires flash with my ipad
    Jerry

    Other options include Puffin and iSwifter. One of those might also work for you, though all such apps, including Skyfire, have limitations
    Forum Tip: Since you're new here, you've probably not discovered the Search feature available on every Communities page, but next time, it might save you time (and everyone else from having to answer the same question multiple times) if you search a couple of ways for a topic, both in the relevant forums and in the Apple Knowledge Base, before you post a question.
    Regards.

  • Is there adobe flash foe the iPad

    I need adobe flash on my IPad. As I am finding out it is not possible to install it.  Is there something else I can download that will work the same?? Or is there a way to download it?

    Flash does not run on the iOS. Which means it doesn't run on an iPad.
    There are some workarounds. Take a look at the Skyfire web browser app in the App Store. iSwifter is also popular. There are some other options, too.

  • Flash on the iPad with "RipCode"

    Is it really true we can now use RipCode to get our flash apps onto iPad.
    Apple now has a market cap bigger than Microsoft and with cloud computing on the way Microsoft will become redundant. Apple and Google will fight out the way we use technology in the future. So it's important for me to know about Apple even though they bug me a little with their proprietary techniques - but HEY they are a company . WHY DOES EVERYBODY KEEP WANTING EVERYTHING FOR FREE. New geneation of downloaders thinking that they should pay for NOTHING . it's not a great philosophy to have. I bet if you work then you want to get paid - you lazy mother, same holds for APPLE then.
    OK - I love APPLE and I love FLASH - I need a marriage.

    Well, i don't know if it is possible in any way, but i'd love to see some flash content on my iPad

  • What is everyone using to replace flash on the iPad?

    What is everyone using to replace flash on their iPad?

    No Flash for iPads, iPhones, or iPods
    Here's why there's is no Flash available for iDevices or other mobile devices. Adobe was unable to provide a product that was suitable to the needs of battery powered mobile devices used for Internet browsing. Existing Flash technology used too much memory, ate battery life, and was buggy. Simply put Flash did not work well on mobile devices.
    Apple's Steve Jobs led the escape from Flash dependency when Apple introduced the iPhone, and later introduced the iPad. There was a hue and cry over the omission. Time proved Jobs was right on target.
    So this is why there is no Flash for your iPhone or iPad or iPod nor for most SmartPhones. Flash has been abandoned by many sites in favor of supported technologies such as HTML5 or by providing their own custom app.
    Here is Steve Jobs official comment on his momentous decision to omit Flash from iDevices: Steve Jobs on Flash.
    Here is Adobe's later announcement to cease development of Flash for mobile devices: Adobe on Mobile Flash.
    Now, you are not necessarily out on a limb. There are some apps that can display some Flash, but don't count on there ability to display anything using Flash.
    Apps that can display some Flash from the Web:
    Puffin
    SkyFire
    Photon Flash
    Browse2Go
    iSwifter
    Also, note that many sites that use Flash provide their own app for accessing their material. So check with your favorite sites and find out if "there's an app for that."

  • How about some flash for the ipad

    I have read many posts on flash and apples ios. All parties have valid points. I am a student and am very interested in the capability of using digital books. Unfortunately most of these are in flash. I have been very pleased with my ipad but I must say, without the choice of being able to use flash it is no more than just a toy. I believe if apple wants to be serious about their touch devises being implemented outside of games and something to be used to just pass the time they need to at least allow the customer to decide if they would like to sacrifice power on the device in order to expand the capabilities. It is a shame that these issues cannot be resolved to benefit the customer.

    It's been rehashed sooooo many times:
    The problem wasn't with Apple.  Adobe could never get a version that worked well in iOS.
    Adobe has since stated that they are stopping development of Flash for ALL mobile platforms.
    So we won't be seeing Flash on any iOS device.

  • Producers this is a call that I make in the name of all users apple, you could add the LED flash to the camera of the new fifth-generation ipad please?

    producers this is a call that I make in the name of all users apple, you could add the LED flash to the camera of the new fifth-generation ipad please?

    This is a user to user forum. you are not addressing Apple. You can give Apple feedback here: http://www.apple.com/feedback/
    BTW: You do not speak for "all users apple". I for one have a LONG list of feature I would rather see than a flash for the iPad.

  • I need to install the ipad flash player in my ipad

    Can I install a flash player to my ipad?

    Adobe has not made a version of Flash for the iPad.
    Kappy explains why. https://discussions.apple.com/message/19446567#19446567
    5 Flash Player Alternatives http://www.techshout.com/features/2011/01/flash-player-for-ipad-apps/
     Cheers, Tom

  • Flash, Flex, and the iPad

    While there is no shortage of iPad/Flash discussions on the Adobe and Apple forums, after searching for a couple hours now I have been unable to find the answers to my specific question.  So please forgive me if I missed it somewhere.
    As I understand it, Apple does not support Flash for the mobile and iPad devices.  This is reiterated in a number of Apple forum postings that I just read, as well as Steve Jobs' rant here:
    http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/
    However, I came across this Adobe press release from less than a year ago:
    http://blogs.adobe.com/ukchannelnews/2011/06/20/announcement-mobile-applications-for-andro id-blackberry-iphone-and-ipad/
    Apparently this Flex thing allows me to develop cross-platform mobile applications.  So I do some research on Flex, trying to figure out the difference between Flex and Flash.  I come across Adobe's FAQ here:
    http://www.adobe.com/products/flex/faq.html#flex-flash
    It's not real clear to me, but it sounds like what they are saying is that Flex is simply a programmatic framework around which I can build Flash applications, especially helpful for those more familiar with traditional programming.  If this is the case, based on Adobe's press release above, it sounds like I should be able to use Flash on the iPad via Flex?  What am I missing?  Is there other differences between Flex and Flash?  Or perhaps is it the difference between an application and browser support (like Apple's Safari)?
    Thanks in advance for your patience, and your help.
    3P

    It's easy Pea...
    Flash is a plugin. It runs from withing the browser IE, Firefox, Safari, Opera, etc... It also can be run standalone, via special exe program on Windows platform.
    Although this is less common. Here are all the Flash versions: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html
    AIR is a cross platform runtime, kind of like Java (build once run everywhere). But with AIR it's a bit more tricky. You have to compile your program to each target platform (Desktop, Andriod, BlackBerry, iOS) separately. It's not like with Java where you can indeed run your jar file on lot of platforms. AIR is essentially Flash "on steroids" as it mostly has the same API as Flash and builds on top of it. But AIR not in the pluging form, i.e. you don't need a web browser to run it from.
    Here are the latest AIR runtime: http://get.adobe.com/air/
    and SDK: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/air/air-sdk-download.html
    You will need AIR SDK to build AIR applications and it has to be overlayed on top of Flex SDK which you can find here:
    Flex SDK: http://opensource.adobe.com/wiki/display/flexsdk/Download+Flex+4.6
    Now Flex SDK is essentially a component framework. You will need a button in your application, or a Video component, right? So that is what Flex provides for you free of charge.
    Obviously this sound simple but Flex is much more then that and here is your
    Flex documentation: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flex/documentation.html
    So, Flex is a component framework which lets you build applications which target either Flash or AIR as executable runtime. For Flash it is called Web application and it runs from withing browser or standalone Flash player. For AIR it is called Desktop or Mobile project and it runs from withing AIR runtime which has to be installed on your device or bundled with your application.
    Now, speaking of Steve rants, yes, they wanted to kill Flash on their platform, there was even a guy there who was responsible for that result (I forgot his name but you can google), although Adobe never admited that and played it nice with Apple. Why they wanted to kill most expressive and complete vector and video engine on the web (Flash)? It's simple! This is beacase they wanted to play on their nice and cozy iOS/iPad/iPod playground alone! Because they want to control the delivery of the content from publisher to consumer. they want to stick their proprietory products and specifications in between and skim the money! That is why they don't need Flash in the browser. Flash allows people to publish and consume an impressive content without charging a dime! That includes H264 video among other things. And that is what Apple doesn't want to see.
    Good luck with Flex and everything else,
    SdS

  • What is the alternate for flash player for iPad air

    Can any body suggest a way out?

    Adobe has not made a version of Flash for the iPad.
    Kappy explains why. https://discussions.apple.com/message/19446567#19446567
    5 Flash Player Alternatives http://www.techshout.com/features/2011/01/flash-player-for-ipad-apps/
    Top 4 browsers supports flash player on iPad and iPhone
    http://mashtips.com/flash-player-ios/
     Cheers, Tom

  • Is there no adobe flash player for the IPad?

    Looking for info on Adobe flash player

    Adobe has not made a version of Flash for the iPad.
    Kappy explains why. https://discussions.apple.com/message/19446567#19446567
    5 Flash Player Alternatives http://www.techshout.com/features/2011/01/flash-player-for-ipad-apps/
    Top 4 browsers supports flash player on iPad and iPhone
    http://mashtips.com/flash-player-ios/
     Cheers, Tom

  • IPad 2 and adobe flash on the net

    Hello Folks,
    Does anyone know if the iPad 2 will be supporting adobe flash on the net?

    The Apple CEO (Steve Jobs) has stated that Apple does not allow Flash. Here is an excerpt from his speech in April of last year (the italics are, of course, mine):
    "Besides the fact that Flash is closed and proprietary, has major technical drawbacks, and doesn’t support touch based devices, +there is an even more important reason we do not allow Flash on iPhones, iPods and iPads.+"
    The entire speech is available at:
    http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/
    I would be happier if Apple did allow Flash on the iPad. Fortunately, I can go to my Mac when I need content supplied by Flash. If the Mac didn't support it, I'd have to go out and buy a Windoze machine to fill in the gap.

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