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Hi guys,
I'm not entirely versed in Flash but it seems everything I want to play on my Hero doesn't load. (apart from YouTube, that is.)
I'm in Denmark and I can't play any of the free Flash vids on the BBC website (interviews with football managers etc.), a lot of the more "adult natured" sites don't play, in fact, hardly anything does.
Is this normal? Is there a Flash update on the way so these things (especially the BBC stuff) will actually play? (Market app beebplayer is UK only)
Anyone else experiencing the same thing?
Thanks, in advance,
rdz
This is normal. its not a full version of flash on the hero. Adobe has said that full flash is coming to android sometime in early 2010
Ok. Thanks.
According to this Danish piece, Adobe Flash 10 is coming in October. There's a vid too:
http://androidforum.dk/2009/06/adobe-flash-player-10-kommer-til-android-i-oktober/
does that mean veoh will work with the release?
Android 2.1 vs. Sony Ericsson Android 1.6
When the X10 is released, it will be released with Android 1.6. We will take advantage of the additional
possibilities of Android 2.1 during the life of X10 via upgrades.
One objection you are going to encounter when presenting the X10 is: „Why does your X10 only have
Android 1.6 installed on it? The latest version is 2.1! It looks outdated!”
We all need to be prepared and knowledgeable about the differences in order to deal with the dealer's
concerns and provide them with understandable answers for their customers.
In order to do this, we first need to understand the differences between standard Android 1.6 and Android
2.1. They are:
• Integration of digital Zoom and support for LED Flash
• Support for Microsoft Exchange Active Sync (Contacts and e-mail)
• Bluetooth 2.1 support for OPP (Object Push) and PBAP (Used to transfer contact
information to a hands free)
• Live Wallpapers (Animated HTML based wallpapers)
• Multi touch support
• HTML 5 support
• Richer contact information and possibilities to integrate social network data.
However, the version of Android 1.6 installed on the Sony Ericsson X10 is not a standard. Sony Ericsson
has developed and enhanced it in many areas. So let’s have a look at the real difference
X10 1.6 Specs:
1.Cyber Shot camera with digital zoom and flash, face and smile detection easy to use cyber shot interface
2.Moxier client pre-installed
3.OPP is integrated into x10 out of the box and PBAP will be part of update
4.Live wallpapers will be part of an update
5.HTML 5 will be part of update, currently no consumer relevant website is using HTML 5
6.Sony Ericsson TIMESCAPE
I got this data I liked to share with all of u we X10 users are some how equal to Android 2.1 we should demand for 2.2 Update not for 2.1....
Now you're talking. I have been campaigning from the beginning to get people to ask for the 2.2 and not the 2.1. Ever since that petition was being passed about. Everyone thought I was crazy to push for it. I gave up trying.
However, I would say that the 1.6 will look outdated because the 2.2 is out and not the 2.1!
Also, the Timescape has it's issues. To the point that I have it removed from home screen and do not use it. And, there has been plenty of mention in regards to Timescape being related to the battery issue.
And, where is the flash for the camera? I have a light that I can manually turn on and off, but no flash. I am pretty sure this is coming with the 2.1
And, where did you hear there are no consumer relevant websites run HTML5?
I also thought there was a WIFI enhancement on the 2.1
The only problem now is that we have beat SE over the head for the 2.1. So I don't know what are chances of getting the 2.2 on this device, but I do not think they are good.
well like se added 2.1 features to 1.6,
lets expect that they add 2.2 features like flash into android 2.1....
will be a better option..
Here is a quote about the first web site I checked, Daily Motion.
"Another video titan that is fighting back against plugin prisons is DailyMotion. The popular streaming video website has launched an open video pilot program, providing a new beta version of its site that uses the HTML 5 video element to play content. As part of the pilot program, DailyMotion reencoded 300,000 videos with the open source Ogg Theora codec. Unlike many common video formats, Ogg Theora is not encumbered by known patents. It can be used and reimplemented freely without having to pay licensing costs."
The full artical can be found here. http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2009/05/google-dailymotion-endorse-html-5-and-standards-based-video.ars
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Here is a quote about the first web site I checked, Daily Motion.
"Another video titan that is fighting back against plugin prisons is DailyMotion. The popular streaming video website has launched an open video pilot program, providing a new beta version of its site that uses the HTML 5 video element to play content. As part of the pilot program, DailyMotion reencoded 300,000 videos with the open source Ogg Theora codec. Unlike many common video formats, Ogg Theora is not encumbered by known patents. It can be used and reimplemented freely without having to pay licensing costs."
The full artical can be found here. http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2009/05/google-dailymotion-endorse-html-5-and-standards-based-video.ars
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I'm all for open source, and would love if every site with flash content changed it to HTML5, but Ogg Theora is no better than Flash...It's unreliable and uses a significant amount of resources.
fm1776 said:
Here is a quote about the first web site I checked, Daily Motion.
"Another video titan that is fighting back against plugin prisons is DailyMotion. The popular streaming video website has launched an open video pilot program, providing a new beta version of its site that uses the HTML 5 video element to play content. As part of the pilot program, DailyMotion reencoded 300,000 videos with the open source Ogg Theora codec. Unlike many common video formats, Ogg Theora is not encumbered by known patents. It can be used and reimplemented freely without having to pay licensing costs."
The full artical can be found here. http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2009/05/google-dailymotion-endorse-html-5-and-standards-based-video.ars
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There are few things worth remembering:
1. No consumer has launched any HTML5 versions as anything other than betas or previews.
2. HTML5 is not a ratified standard, it's a draft. Which leads me on to the next point.
3. The video tag is just that, a tag. It doesn't dictate which codec or container you should use. Currently there are 2 1/2 players: h.264, webm and ogg/vorbis.
H264 is backed up by Apple, so I expect it to have atleast some traction. WebM is backed by Google, meaning YouTube supports it. I'm not familiar with any big names backing OGG but I'm sure there are others beside FSF.
H264 is a great format but sadly it's encumbered by patents as well as a royalty fee which might pose a problem in the future whereas WebM is a royalty-free project. So personally I'm leaning towards WebM coming out as the big "winner" in this battle.
Ranting aside, putting all ones hope into HTML5 as it stands right now is a little risky as it's subject to change and hasn't been locked down yet. Every major player in the web browser business supports the tag currently, including Android as of version 2.0 or 2.1 (can't be bothered to wikipedia it). So the support for it is universal and once a standard has been ratified we can expect it to be adopted by all major video sites. Until then flash is king and luckily the biggest video-site, YouTube, has both iOS and Android apps for it so we can atleast watch LOLcats and FailBlog.
chris_knows said:
I'm all for open source, and would love if every site with flash content changed it to HTML5, but Ogg Theora is no better than Flash...It's unreliable and uses a significant amount of resources.
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ABC and CBS have both confirmed that they will be dumping Adobe and going with HTML 5. Only bad news might be that they might charge like itunes to view content.
The door is starting to swing wide open.
Not only will X10 get the 2.1 upgrade, it will also get the 2.2 Upgrade. I have a close friend who works at SE (Senior Figure) and that information is supplied by him. No dates are forthcoming at the moment. So please don't bombard this Post asking for dates.
Found some information to confirm this posted back in Mar 10:
http://phandroid.com/2010/03/10/xperia-x10-to-get-android-2-1-then-2-2/
Hope this helps you all..
well all get android 2.2 when the great devs give us custom roms, which will be long before se get it to us!
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fm1776 said:
ABC and CBS have both confirmed that they will be dumping Adobe and going with HTML 5. Only bad news might be that they might charge like itunes to view content.
The door is starting to swing wide open.
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You misunderstood me; HTML5 = Good, Ogg = Bad. Check out this link as to why Flash is not going away for at least another few years...
gizmodo.com/5461711/giz-explains-why-html5-isnt-going-to-save-the-internet
Given the lack of continued support for Flash in Jelly Bean, will Nexus 7 be able to use BBC iPlayer?
pwllheli said:
Given the lack of continued support for Flash in Jelly Bean, will Nexus 7 be able to use BBC iPlayer?
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likely note, however I do believe the bbc have a HTML5 version for the ipad so this will likely be ported soon enough
I hope they'll do an HTML5 version for Android. The one currently on PS3 is fantastic and doesn't stutter videos like flash used to.
I was able to use Iplayer under Jelly Bean restoring Flash Player from Titanium Backup and installing Iplayer from an apk I've extracted from my ICS phone.
Don't work under Chrome but is OK under Android Browser. at http://www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/iplayer
BBC just announced that the new iPlayer for android will be released next week.
Maybe you should of said how it no longer uses adobe flash player and infact uses a new media player created by the bbc,
Which if you visit the iplayer mobile site is already being used,
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Lets hope the videos will be in watchable quality, the quality of the iPlayer app is absolutely terrible, I find myself forced to use the website to watch iPlayer videos on my phone just because the quality of the app makes the videos unwatchable.
JAMIE1000UK said:
Maybe you should of said how it no longer uses adobe flash player and infact uses a new media player created by the bbc,
Which if you visit the iplayer mobile site is already being used,
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Its out in the play store now and it still doesn't need flash but unfortunately it still doesn't run on jelly bean.
I sideloaded flash on mine and just use their website, works fine.
baileyjr said:
Its out in the play store now and it still doesn't need flash but unfortunately it still doesn't run on jelly bean.
I sideloaded flash on mine and just use their website, works fine.
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It does run on Jelly Bean.
Also BBC announced last week after iOS got their update which allows downloading to 'watch later', that Android wold also get this feature 'soon'. Hopefully in next weeks update?
baileyjr said:
Its out in the play store now and it still doesn't need flash but unfortunately it still doesn't run on jelly bean.
I sideloaded flash on mine and just use their website, works fine.
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BBC drops Flash for iPlayer
19 September 2012 11:27
The BBC said that Android remained a very important platform
The BBC is launching a new media player for those who watch its catch-up service iPlayer on Android phones and tablets.
It has previously used Adobe Flash to stream content to Android devices. But Adobe has decided to remove its Flash player plug-in for Android.
The BBC would release the Media Player for iPlayer on Android next week, it said in a blog post.
It has already started using it with the mobile view of the iPlayer website.
"We want people to have the best experience possible when they're watching BBC TV programmes or listening to BBC radio programmes. This means, amongst other things, making them available on as many devices as is practical," said Chris Yanda, executive product manager at BBC Future Media.
He said the decision to go with a "separate application" was down to the "fast-changing environment" of mobile development.
"We are making this change with our eyes open. No technology is perfect," he added.
The BBC has supported iPlayer on Android since June 2010
(News report on bbc news application uk)
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See screenshot
Incompatible with gs3
I do have a working version that uses flash though
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nobnut said:
It does run on Jelly Bean.
Also BBC announced last week after iOS got their update which allows downloading to 'watch later', that Android wold also get this feature 'soon'. Hopefully in next weeks update?
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Sorry I should have worded that better.
The iplayer app is incompatable with the s3 because it still uses flash which you cant run "officially" on jelly bean.
The work around is to install the bbc media player app through the play store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...central&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=bloglink
and then view content through the bbc iplayer website instead of the iplayer app itself. Or sideload flash
I'm having a hard time confirming if it will, some sites say tablets only. I installed it from my browser as it appears the app is officially supported. I'm guessing there will be some Kodi options if not.
I doubt it will. It didn't have the option to stream during playoffs either.
Well, the latest update (feb 4th) seems to mention live streaming of superbowl and on cbs superbowl website they do mention AndroidTV as one of the devices for streaming the game live. I guess we'll see. I don't have any links in the app for live streaming - not sure if it will just appear or how it will work.
It will be live from the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick and is advertised heavily there with the CBS Sports app.
Yes, I know that the Amazon devices are not Google TV, but they do run customized Android and not tablets or phones, so they show promise for the Super Bowl to play live on the Nexus Player, although I am concerned that there are no ads promoting it.
There is absolutely no mention of superbowl inside the nexus player app. No link. Just the regular nfl and other sports video clips. I'm hoping it somehow incorporates a link at the time of the kickoff... but I have doubts.
I mean they do specifically mention AndroidTV on CBS's website... but there is no indication of it from inside the app itself.
The pregame show is live on the app! Yeeei So there's hope for the game as well. The link appeared at 2 pm ET inside the app.