Rest of the Day: Google Wants to Kill Flash Before the End of the Year
The gradual death of Adobe Flash continues as Google intends to “reduce the focus on this” plugin in future Chrome releases. Starting in September, Chrome will block Adobe Flash elements running in the background.
- This is another step in phasing out Flash, which is now outdated and ineffective compared to HTML5. While it’s good that Flash will fade into the background, the plugin has had a huge impact on how we define how we use and design websites (as well as 2D animation!) Over the past decade. But I really don’t need to protect Flash. With the release of Chrome 55 in December, Google intends to make HTML5 the default, with the exception of Flash-only sites. [Chrome Blog]
- Apple today announced iOS 10 beta 5 to both developers and public beta testers. They are likely nearing a completed gold master version, which is expected to be released to the general public in September. [9to5Mac]
- Fast.com, Netflix’s internet speed test, now has dedicated apps for iOS and Android. While its purpose is to test your home internet connection, it’s also interesting to know how fast your mobile service is. (I’m getting 17 Mbps on AT&T in New York – interesting!) You can also just go to Fast.com from your phone. [Netflix Tech Blog]
- Instagram is testing a feature that will allow you to save drafts of images that you edit. This means you can edit a bunch of images or try different options without posting them publicly or when you don’t have a reliable internet connection. Useful! [TechCrunch]
- You can now play thousands of free Amiga games in your web browser thanks to the Internet Archive. Party like it’s 1989! [Internet Archive via TechCrunch ]