Web Architecture Matt | 30 Jun 2007 11:17 pm
Adobe Hosts iPhone Developer Camp - Flash or Adobe Air
Adobe Flash is not available on the iPhone yet they will be hosting the first iPhone developer conference of sorts called iPhoneDevCamp. What does this mean? There is an FAQ on the site with some corporate speak and this Q and A specifically about Flash:
Q: Does this mean that the iPhone supports Flash?
A: We suggest that folks speak to Apple directly about what technologies the iPhone will support and integrate. Our relationship with Apple continues to be strong. Naturally we believe that support for Flash is essential for any mobile device that wants to deliver a great experience for customers.
The answer about the iPhone supporting Flash, as of the 1.0 launch is no. I do not have one but have it on good authority. This FAQ says that Adobe is hosting the event because they believe that CS 3 is a great tool to develop web apps. And yet they also say that Adobe reps will only be available as participants and will not be there in any official capacity.
It seems to me that Adobe has more plans to getting in good with the early adopters of developing iPhone apps than just schlepping more copies of CS 3.
The iPhone supporting Flash seems like the most obvious want for Adobe but the idea of Adobe Air being ported to the iPhone is really interesting. At some point, development on the iPhone will need to be opened up a bit more than just allowing web pages if the success of the phone is to continue. Adobe Air may just be the route.
