At last year’s Max conference, a new Adobe technology called Adobe Wave was revealed that demonstrated how web content publishers could easily publish notification to their user’s desktops. The Adobe Wave client is built on Adobe AIR allowing users to receive near real time notifications of new content, a new social interaction, or another notification that the publisher would like to let you know about.
Earlier this summer, this previewed technology was added to Adobe Labs for both users and publishers. For those of you that have ever used Growl notifications for Mac OS X, the style of notifications is very similar.
The Potential of Adobe Wave
Personally, I feel that Adobe Wave has some legs and if widely adopted can provide a streamlined connection with the content publisher and user. As web users, we are always looking for a way to stay on top of the web’s content. Adobe Wave simply provides content publishers the right tool to do just that in almost real time.
Overall, I think this is an exciting technology and indicates that our needs of how we receive our content are evolving. This is definitely something I will be keeping a close eye on. Don’t forget to check out, the video overview for both publishers and consumers. Also, for more information, visit Adobe Wave on Adobe Labs.
The day that many Flash Developers/Designers have been waiting for is finally approaching. Well…not quite exactly. Earlier this week at Adobe Max 2009, Adobe provided a sneek-peek to some of the new features that Flash CS5 will be shipping with. The one feature that is getting many excited(and for good reason) is the ability to export your Flash applications into Apple iPhone applications.
Export to iPhone
Flash Professional CS5 will allow you to set your publish settings to “iPhone”. This will compile your movie as a native iPhone application that can be submitted to the Apple AppStore.
A New Door Has Opened
This opens a whole new door for Flash Developers/Designers. The ability to get your content displayed to an already trendmously large iPhone user base. Hey, if this is the compromise of not having a Flash Player based within Safari on the iPhone, then I can definitely live with that. Quite honestly, this might turn out to be even a better solution.
Additonal New Features Shipping With Flash CS5
Along with being able to create iPhone applications, Flash CS5 provides some other sorely needed features like:
Improved ActionScript editor
Code Snippets panel
Flash Builder integration
XML based FLA files
Resources:
Article: Developing for the Apple iPhone using Flash
Aditya Bansodof of Adobe breaks down how this all came about. He gives a breakdown on the technology behind this conversion and how to go about creating/submitting a Flash generated iPhone application.
Video: Building Applications For iPhone With Flash Professional CS5
Learn how Adobe is working to bring Adobe technologies out of the desktop and onto a the iPhone. Learn how Flash Professional and the Flash platform will add capabilities to help developers iPhone enable, test, and publish their content.
Current Flash Apps Already Available via the Apple App Store
For more additional resources and an update on release of Flash CS5, check out Flash CS5 on Adobe Labs. Also, Flash CS5 beta is expected to be released prior to year’s end so be sure to sign up to get notified when that does happen.
With Adobe Max 2009 slowly approaching, there is nothing like a little promotional humor. With all the personalities in the industry, it is always nice to catch them in a moment of humor. Check out this promotional Adobe Max video starring Lee Brimelow, Phillip Kerman and the PR guy. Funny!
You could win a free pass to MAX 2009, along with some of the software used to create the Adobe MAX widget, simply by putting the widget below on your blog and/or social network pages, and encouraging others to do the same. The Adobe MAX widget allows you to get up to speed with Max facts, watch user testimonials and even record your own.
Here’s how to win
“Put the widget on your blog and/or social network pages, and encourage other to do the same. If you drive the most widget placements, you win! See MAX facts you like? Send them to your Twitter followers. The more you Tweet, the greater your chance of winning!” – Andrew Shorten
Wouldn’t it be great to get a free pass to MAX 2009?
The Potential of Adobe Wave
Loving the hype! You can already check out a 
