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Midyear Report: Mobile and Devices in 2005


Bill Perry

Bill Perry

Macromedia

Created:
11 July 2005
User Level:
All
Products:
Flash

From 3GSM to Nokia's adoption of Flash Lite, to great new developer work for Flash Lite and Pocket PC—the first six months of 2005 have really proven that Flash is mobile. And the rest of the year promises to be just as exciting as the first half of 2005.

So much has happened, it's hard to believe it's all been jammed into six short months. New companies have licensed Flash technologies for mobile phones, and we've launched improved mobile developer support and other product initiatives. It's amazing to see how quickly technology is evolving from software to hardware to the wide range of content that developers like yourself are creating.

Achievements Since the Beginning of 2005

Since it's the hazy days of summer, I thought it might be good to provide you with a quick summary of what has happened since the beginning of this year:

January

February

March

  • Macromedia participates at CTIA in New Orleans.
  • Flash mobile sessions are held at MAX Singapore and MAX India.

April

  • Several new developer-focused articles are added to the Mobile and Devices Developer Center.
  • Mobile gallery is localized for Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Taiwan websites.
  • Pocket PC Content Contest is announced.

May

June

  • Pocket PC Content Contest ends; 8 winners are announced.
  • Mobile and Devices Developer Center is re-organized to allow easier access to content.

July

Plans for the Rest of the Year

The second half of the year is shaping up to be just as exciting for developers and content owners, and I can’t wait to share with everyone some of the things we’re working on. Obviously I can’t share everything we’re planning right now, but I can highlight some items:

  • Improved mobile developer program
  • More developer support, including articles, sample applications, and online seminars
  • Global outreach through events, conferences, and training initiatives
  • Mobile and devices sessions at MAX in Anaheim (October 16–19)

I look forward to hearing from you as well as seeing the type of mobile content you’re creating. You can send any comments to mobiledeveloper@macromedia.com and someone will get back to you. Remember that you can upload your Flash Lite and Pocket PC content to either the Flash Lite or Pocket PC exchange. These exchanges are a great way for you to make your content available globally, and they enable you to create awareness of your work. Also don’t forget to take a look at the Mobile and Devices forums to find out what developers are discussing and to get support from your peers.

I hope to see you either in person or online during the rest of the year.

About the author

Bill Perry is in charge of developer relations for mobile and devices at Macromedia and is helping to shape the future of mobile devices using Flash technologies. He interacts and supports developers, content providers, media owners, mobile operators, and handset/device manufacturers from around the world. When he's not busy with work, Bill enjoys cycling and spending time with his wife and friends.