Adobe said it will once again begin working on a tool that allows Flash developers to deliver their apps to Apple’s iOS devices.
The move comes after Apple relaxed its policies on third-party app development tools late last week. Apple said in a statement that it would allow other development tools, as long as the apps do not download any code.
“This is great news for developers and we’re hearing from our developer community that Packager apps are already being approved for the App Store,” Adobe said on its website.
Adobe did point out that Apple’s restriction on Flash is still the same.
In April, Adobe said it would abandon the app building technology because Apple changed its license agreement, forbidding third-party development tools.
People that have Flash CS5 Professional already have the feature to build apps for iOS devices built into the application.
Be prepared for new features in iOS not to be supported in Flash or long wait times between when Apple releases updated to their API’s and when Flash compiler will support them.
I will put it out there that the first Flash based app which is approved for use in the App store is a steaming pile of…. Flash?
I don’t think this is a big win it’s more a case of developers who choose to use Flash will always be one step behind those who choose to use Obj-C. Either way I will be interested to see what kind of apps come out of this.
I definitely think Apple developers will be given more tools than other platforms.
These apps still have to pass the quality check. As the guidelines point out, poorly constructed apps will not be approved.
Well just from when Apple releases a new API the the Flash team have to play catch up which means that even with beta access developers cannot take full advantage of the beta’s if they’re using the Flash compile for iPhone option and are essentially held hostage until Adboe decide to release an update.
If you’re willing to deal with those issues then I guess it could be acceptable.
Oh also does this mean now I can release my Flash based fart app with twitter integration?
ENGLISH I DON’T SPEAK IT!
Here is what I meant to say :
“When Apple releases a new API the the Flash team have to play catch up to include it into the compiler which means that even with beta access developers using Flash cannot take full advantage of the beta’s They’re essentially held hostage until Adobe decide to release an update.
If you’re willing to deal with those issues then I guess it could be acceptable to use.”
Looks like Adobe just wants to go where the money is, marketing anger be darned.
I eagerly await reviews of apps created with this tool.