WMexperts recently published a review of the forthcoming IE6 for Windows Mobile 6.1 which includes Flash Lite 3.1 as a browser extension. The review mentions the positive and negative aspects of using Flash Lite for experiencing the kind of Flash content typically found on the “desktop PC” web through a non desktop pc device.
According to Brighthand, it looks like momentum is starting around the release of Internet Explorer 6 for windows mobile 6.1. This version of IE supports a pre-installed Flash Lite 3 as an extension of the browser, along with Silverlight. Manufacturers are expected to release devices supporting this version of IE later this year and early 2009.
Back in March we read the news that Microsoft had licensed Flash Lite 3 for windows mobile, though at that time there was not much information about which version of windows mobile would support Flash Lite 3 and when devices supporting it might come to market. According to an April 1 Microsoft press release, Flash Lite 3 will be part of Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Mobile 6.1.
Computer world recently published an article on the impact of Flash Lite for Windows Mobile. Eric Lai of computer world contacted me about the recent Adobe Microsoft deal and some of my thoughts are paraphrased in the article.
Adobe’s recent announcement that Microsoft has licensed Flash Lite 3 should shift the mobile news conversation away from iPhone = no flash to Windows Mobile = Flash Lite 3. Obviously having Microsoft license Flash Lite 3 for Windows Mobile is a big deal, and is especially important for the North American market.
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