A new study shows that nearly two thirds of all streaming Web video is HTML5 compatible. In other words, Adobe Flash is no longer needed for a majority of Web content.
A Verizon Wireless product page for the Motorola Xoom confirms the release of the GSM/CDMA radio-equipped model this Thursday, with the added note that Adobe Flash support is coming Spring 2011.
Adobe Flash Player 10.2 is coming to tablets and smartphones in "the next few weeks," strongly implying the imminent release of Android 3.0 Honeycomb for smartphones.
It's been a slow journey toward Flash for Apple users. Starting Thursday morning, iOS devices will be able to purchase Skyfire from the App Store and access much of the Flash content they've been missing out on.
Of all the high-end capabilities Apple’s iPad will deliver, its inability to play simple Web-based Flash movies and games could be the stumbling block that sends users diving for another device.