When we took a look at the Chrome for Android beta, we mentioned that Flash wasn’t supported on the software. Now, Adobe has reiterated that decision, stating that the lack of Flash support is consistent with its position to stop developing Flash Player for mobile devices. Instead, Adobe stressed its partnership with Google to advance HTML5 and noted a couple of Adobe technologies, like CSS Regions, that did make it into the browser.
Chrome for Android won’t support Flash, Adobe confirms
Adobe has reiterated its position to stop developing Flash Player for mobile browsing, confirming that Chrome for Android will not support Flash.
Adobe has reiterated its position to stop developing Flash Player for mobile browsing, confirming that Chrome for Android will not support Flash.
is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011.
While Flash is still supported on Android’s current default browser, Google plans to eventually replace that browser with Chrome, effectively signaling the end of mobile Flash Player. However, Adobe says that these changes won’t spill over into its continued support for Flash on PC or mobile apps.
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