Google has recently stated they plan to do away with default support for Adobe Flash Player, with the only use reserved for websites that absolutely require it. The list of sites includes the obvious: YouTube, Facebook, and Amazon, just to name a few. This development is largely due to HTML5 becoming the go-to option for displaying media on major websites. As a result, many websites will be forced to shift their focus to HTML5 if they wish to continue bringing in viewers. Adobe has essentially given in to this inevitability but will continue releasing updates and supporting Flash Player until it can no longer compete with HTML5. Another important aspect is the security angle. Flash Player’s continued popularity and accessibility over the years have made it a likely target for hackers and posed a problem for users. Still, Adobe is working hard to accommodate the changes and will be working closely with Google to help improve the web-browsing experience.
“When a Web surfer using Chrome encounters a site offering HTML5, the change in Google’s browser will make that the primary experience, he said.
‘We will continue to ship Flash Player with Chrome, and if a site truly requires Flash, a prompt will appear at the top of the page when the user first visits that site, giving them the option of allowing it to run for that site,’ LaForge said.”
“Even Adobe is resigned to Flash’s phase-out. ‘Google’s initiative is part of an industry-wide transition to open Web standards,’ the company said in a statement provided to TechNewsWorld by spokesperson Frank Bauch.
‘At Adobe we are working closely with Google, Microsoft, Facebook and others to facilitate the adoption of these standards, including HTML5. At the same time, given that Flash continues to be used in areas such as education, Web gaming and premium video, the responsible thing for Adobe to do is to continue to support Flash with updates and fixes, as we help the industry transition,’ the company said.”
Source: TechNewsWorld
