Adobe Flash contributes largest number of security patches in Apple's Mac OS X 10.6.5

Apple has detailed the security issues patched by Mac OS X 10.6.5 and the corresponding Security Update 2010-007 for Mac OS X 10.5, indicating that more than half of the security vulnerabilities in Mac OS X actually affect the Adobe Flash plugin and X11.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 25

Briefly: Windows Phone 7 US launch, Mac OS X 10.6.5 beta, Adobe Flash defended

Monday's U.S. launch of Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 was mixed, with some stores selling out and others selling just a handful of units. Apple has released another Mac OS X 10.6.5 beta, and Adobe's CTO defended Flash battery performance, claiming that the test was flawed and that Apple is inciting "negative campaigning" against Flash.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 120

Flash-converting iPhone Skyfire browser to be released in 'batches'

After initial demand for the Skyfire for iPhone app, a browser that converts Flash videos, overwhelmed the company's servers, Skyfire has announced that it will release the app in 'batches.'

Josh Ong 15 years ago 24

Briefly: AT&T objection, Skyfire sold-out, PayPal vulnerability

AT&T issued a statement Wednesday refuting T-Mobile's claim to "America's largest 4G network." The Skyfire browser iOS app, which converts Flash video to HTML5, "sold-out" after just 5 hours of availability, and a security flaw in the PayPal iPhone app could let hackers intercept user passwords.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 45

Brightcove adds support HTTP Live Streaming for Apple iOS devices

Internet video host Brightcove, among the first to begin supporting iPhone-compatible H.264 video and HTML5, is now moving to support Apple's open HTTP Live Streaming format as well, hammering another nail into the coffin of Adobe Flash and Microsoft's Silverlight.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 20

Skyfire iOS browser approved by Apple, converts Flash video to HTML5

A new Apple-approved iPhone and iPad mobile browser from a startup company, set to launch this week, converts video from Adobe Flash to HTML5, though it won't work with Hulu.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 26

Apple's iOS pushes Microsoft to dial down Silverlight for HTML5

While Apple's success with its mobile iOS platform is credited with invoking the proliferation of HTML5 video at the expense of Adobe's Flash, it's also causing a major shift in strategy for Microsoft's Silverlight.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 52

More than half of online videos are now in iOS-friendly HTML5 (H.264)

Apple's crusade against Adobe Flash has shown success in a new survey, which found that 54 percent of video online is now available in H.264 via HTML5, the modern standard for the web embraced by Apple in iOS and Mac OS X.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 61

Apple: Not preinstalling Flash on Macs ensures users have latest version

Apple has issued an official comment on the lack of preinstalled Adobe Flash on the newly released MacBook Air and all future Macs, saying the change was done to ensure that users always have the latest version of Flash by downloading directly from Adobe.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 135

New MacBook Air ships without Flash installed

Users are reporting that Apple's MacBook Air models, which were unveiled Wednesday, are shipping without the Adobe Flash plugin installed.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 109

Apple to target Flash with video iAds

Apple is reportedly expanding its iAd program to target integrated advertising within video clips in an effort to address the market for ad-supported multimedia now dominated by Adobe Flash.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 34

European Union ends antitrust investigations of Apple

The European Union has ended two antitrust investigations into Apple's iPhone policies after Apple relaxed developer restrictions and introduced cross-border warranty repair service.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 33

Apple's relaxing of App Store rules has 'muted' effect on Adobe

Apple's decision to allow intermediary tools to port software from formats like Flash to the iPhone did not have a significant effect on sales of Adobe products, the company's CEO said this week.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 77

Adobe releases beta of 64-bit Flash for Mac OS X, Windows

A preview release of a 64-bit version of Flash Player 10 is now available from Adobe.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 21

Adobe resumes development of Packager for iPhone tool

Now that Apple has lifted restrictions banning Adobe's Flash to iPhone porting tool, Adobe will continue development of it for future releases of Flash Professional.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 86

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