Macromedia Flash in Mobiles and Devices
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Macromedia is busily promoting Flash in the mobile devices market. Those who are currently hosting content aimed at mobile devices might want to take notice. Those who are interested in hosting content for mobile devices will want to keep reading as well, as we briefly explain what some of Macromedia's products for the mobile market can do.
Macromedia is going aggressively into the Mobile & Devices market with its key product Flash. Anyone who is hosting content aimed at mobile devices might want to take notice. The recent happenings in the industry clearly show how aggressively Macromedia is moving ahead in this field:
1. Licensing agreement with Nokia
Nokia signed a licensing with Macromedia on February 11, 2005. Nokia will integrate Macromedia Flash technology into its Series 60 Platform. Series 60 will become a reference platform for Macromedia’s mobile Flash technology, and Macromedia will implement new versions of its mobile Flash technology on Series 60. Nokia has also agreed to support Flash in its other software platforms.
As part of the collaboration, Macromedia and Nokia will also provide integrated mobile development tool sets that will enable developers to more rapidly and efficiently create compelling Flash content for mobile devices, while leveraging their existing expertise and brand assets. In addition, the companies will also collaborate on technical documentation and other technical support areas.
The Series 60 Platform, built on the Symbian OS, is the world’s leading smart phone platform, with millions of devices in the market ready for the deployment of quality mobile applications. It is licensed by some of the foremost mobile phones manufacturers including Lenovo, LG Electronics, Nokia, Panasonic, Samsung, Sendo, and Siemens. The flexibility of Series 60 Platform allows for various hardware designs and software configurations. This is demonstrated through the multitude of Series 60-based phones currently available. Through its user interface, support for new mobile services, and the innovation potential for partner solutions, Series 60 Platform provides an open and scalable business opportunity to mobile operators and third-party developers. More information on Series 60 can be found at www.series60.com.
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