Class 3 Business Blog : Iphone and Flash

My first class blog will be about a certain feature the Apple iphone lacks. The Adobe Flash Player is a popular software which allows for more creative website making and dynamic design online. However, the Apple CEO, Steve Jobs has clearly stated that the iphone will never be flash compatible. Many consumers including myself were highly discouraged by this movement. Apple, having “closed source” operating systems argues that Adobe Flash is a monopolistic threat on the web. Apple announced that they will have an “open source” policy for web browsing despite their closed interface. Apple seems to be highly hypocritical when it comes with the issue of open source and closed source which leaves consumers suspicious about the idea of not introducing flash to the iphone lineup. This decision made by Apple affects many web designers who specialize in website making with flash (which accounts for most of the web designer population). I consider this an oppressive decision that cost Apple a loss of many potential new customers who were looking at the iphone as their step into the smart phone market. Bottom line is, give the consumers what they want.

Here is a site I looked at as a reference.

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2008/11/adobe-flash-on/