Flash

[aggieman]

Maybe some of you developers out there can answer this. How hard would it be for Apple to install Flash on the iPhones? Why did Apple not make this available on the iPhones?

Thank you,

follow the link:

http://www.iPhoneatlas.com/2008/03/...phone-apps-this-summer-no-flash-anytime-soon/

 

[depthnerd]

I think Steve is joking with us. I really think flash will be there in 2.0.

 

[Y-Less]

I think Steve is joking with us. I really think flash will be there in 2.0.

Nah, Just like Steve said to that Java is too slow and not a quality product for the iPhone.

 

[depthnerd]

Nah, Just like Steve said to that Java is too slow and not a quality product for the iPhone.

We don't need Java though. It would only be easier on the devs since it's easy to code with. Flash on the other hand can actually improve the iPhone to new levels which would be good for Apple.

 

[aggieman]

The only Java app I've ever found useful on any phone is Opera Mini. I'd prefer not to have Java apps on my phone.

 

[Hockey Puck]

Pin Point Application From Apple

I went on to Apple's website. I went on the PinPoint website and tried to sign up, but every time I tried, it would go back to the desktop of my iPhone right away. Help.

 

[ivantwilliams]

I was just reading about the possibility of a new iPhone, and the possibility of it having 5MP camera.

But, begs the question. Why does the iPhone NOT have flash? Are there apps that people are using to assist with that?

Just curious...

 

[psylichon]

One can only guess why Apple hasn't included a flash so far. It could be phone cosmetics, battery life, or just the fact that LED flashes tend to cast an ugly bluish tint to photos. Personally, I feel there are just a few instances where a small LED flash would really help produce attractive results.

The key to getting decent looking low-light shots is a very steady hand (apps like Night Camera help there) and a little post-production. I often use Photogene right after taking a photo to increase the exposure and adjust levels and colors.

 

[BigCiX]

Apple knows what it's doing. look:

1st gen iPhone (edge only)
2nd gen (3G, navigation)
3rd gen (faster processor, video recorder, better navigation)
4th gen (as of now, 5 mp camera)

you see....why put everything on one phone when you can easily spread it out over the years. ppl are still gonna complain and buy the product because of the success of the iPhone.

 

[Questie760]

So I'm sure there may be a thread for this but I was wondering what the big hold up is on getting flash on out devices.

 

[iusoloman]

U must not have heard of iMobileCinema or Frash,.. Although I don't know their compatiblity with the iPad. Imobilecinema is for firmwares under 4.0 and frash for 4.0+.

 

[Napoleon PhoneApart]

Keep in mind that Frash is very immature and kludgy at present. It needs a lot of work.

 

[Questie760]

Those are all for jailbroken devices right?

 

[Mthoroughbred]

Those are all for jailbroken devices right?

Yes. And so far the flash only works on the ads that you find on websites and some videos. But in all you're better without trust me

 

[Questie760]

Why is it better without? Is there a crashing issue or is it just buggy. There are some sites that just don't work well without flash so I'm not necessarily looking for video viewing but it would be nice if they had an update that would allow it in the future. Did the people who make imobilecinema just not make a version for 4.0?

 

[iusoloman]

I have a 3gs so I used imobilecinema but I uninstalled it. It works and everything but I have ad blocking active on my phone so don't have any use for flash. Browsing experience on iPhone is noticeably faster with ads removed. I really can't comment about frash 4.0,.. I just know it's available for those who want it.

 

[Mthoroughbred]

Why is it better without? Is there a crashing issue or is it just buggy. There are some sites that just don't work well without flash so I'm not necessarily looking for video viewing but it would be nice if they had an update that would allow it in the future. Did the people who make imobilecinema just not make a version for 4.0?

Well I have frash 4.0 and it's flash but it loads the ads well but that's about it anything that has to do with a flash player it won't load

 

[LGgeek]

To answer the original question, there will not be any flash on any idevices because Steve Jobs doesn't like flash (claims security issue, bogus) apparently someone from adobe hasn't genoughlected enough times to SJ.

 

[iblastoff]

Sigh it has nothing to do with steve jobs not liking flash. What a ridiculous statement. It is because flash is not fully ready for mobile devices. In fact if it weren't for steve jobs speaking poorly of mobile flash, adobe would still be flat on their asses and not trying to push and develop 10.1 as hard as they can.

 

[Napoleon PhoneApart]

But it's on Android phones? Steve Jobs doesn't want Flash on the iPhone, and he's been pretty vocal about it.