Android 2.2 Will Get Full Flash Support

Android 2.2 Will Get Full Flash Support

Techtree News Staff, Apr 28, 2010 1822 hrs IST

Now, surf the web 'as is' on Android phones

It was not long ago that we came to know that the upcoming version of Google's Android OS is likely to feature full Adobe Flash support. However, we were unsure if this would actually arrive with Android 2.2 or the "Froyo".

That was then. Earlier today, we had a confirmation from none other than Google's VP of Engineering Andy Rubin that "Froyo" will indeed bring in full fledged Adobe Flash Support - thus making it the first mobile phone platform to get it. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Andy Rubin promised that full support for Adobe's Flash standard was coming in the next version of Android. While this might not sound like much, we're sure this will make thousands of Android-loving fans rejoice. What we now need is an actual date of release so all you Android fans know when to expect an update. There are rumors pointing towards a possible May unveiling. However, this is a bit optimistic since Android 2.1 is yet to arrive on most devices. We can expect a June release though.

If you're still wondering what the fuss is all about, let us briefly tell you that full Flash support will mean that you'd be able to view rich web content "as is" - like you see web pages with Flash content on a PC. Until now, only Nokia's Symbian devices had some sort of Flash support - but that was Flashlite support. We're talking about full fledged Flash support here.