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Comment on The BlackBerry Blade by Pixelcarve by Can BB10 “Leap Frog the Competition”?

Can BB10 “Leap Frog the Competition”? — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:49:44 +0000

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Comment on Flash Forward: Pixelcarve Featured by Chronicle Magazine by gus mouskos

gus mouskos — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:18:59 +0000

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Comment on License to Flash by Pixelcarve Inc.

Pixelcarve Inc. — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:39:03 +0000

Thanks for your comments Aaron. It’s important to keep in mind that by the time HTML5 is ready for any serious production and has any type of world-wide adoption, Flash will also have advanced significantly – and at a much quicker rate since it isn’t burdened by the typical squabbling of the open source world. Unless Adobe really drops the ball, there really is no way for HTML5 to ever best it in terms of creating a rich, interactive experience.

Regarding mobile, I find the “Flash lags” issue a misnomer. Most websites designed in HTML also chug severely on mobile devices and require a lot of pinch and zooming and other awkward usability. Mobile devices should always be treated separately than desktops, and experiences should be customized accordingly. Flash support on mobile devices simply means capable developers will be able to tailor a more interactive experience than they can in HTML.

Comment on License to Flash by Aaron M

Aaron M — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:22:40 +0000

I find flash requires a lot more work for SEO. HTML makes the content much more accessible, and marks up what the document means.

Flash does work on mobile, but it doesn’t work well. The galaxy tablet for instance chugs along when a flash video is playing.

I agree that flash can provide a great user experience, so long as the load time is reasonable, but it wont be long before tools get developed for designers to create amazing things in HTML5.

Comment on License to Flash by Pixelcarve Inc.

Pixelcarve Inc. — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:46:06 +0000

Absolutely! I am currently writing another article on the impact of Flash on mobile, but rest assured Flash’s future is brighter than ever!

Comment on License to Flash by Carson Shold

Carson Shold — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:34:26 +0000

No doubt Flash can be the base of some wonderful work, but amid the transition toward mobile computing does it have a real future?

Comment on The Truth About Flash: Apple vs. Adobe by Zana Henke

Zana Henke — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:30:38 +0000

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Comment on Adobe’s Flash 10.1 an Instant Success for Mobile! by Althea Devitto

Althea Devitto — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:28:05 +0000

Hey very interesting post, it really got me thinking. Thank you.

Comment on The Truth About Flash: Apple vs. Adobe by Furniture handle

Furniture handle — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:22:21 +0000

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Comment on The Truth About Flash: Apple vs. Adobe by Pixelcarve Inc.

Pixelcarve Inc. — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:56:55 +0000

Hi Andy, thank you for your comment. I just want to correct a couple of your facts though, which should alleviate your concerns.

Flash is open-source. Yes it’s primarily made by one company, however we do not develop our sites using any Adobe software, we use open source software because it’s simply a type of coding language. The player runtime is also open source, and anyone is free to make their own.

Second, there is no current alternative and there is none on the horizon. Most people demand a rich, immersive experience online, and there is no other web language that can achieve that. HTML5 is at best 5 years away from broad support, and even when it is done it will a) not be capable of doing most of the things Flash can currently do, and b) will definitely not be able to do what Flash will be able to do in 5 years.

But thank you for your comments. I agree that competition is necessary, which is why I am happy to see many companies taking on Apple for their ignorant and selfish approach.

Curtis