Microsoft has licensed Adobe’s Flash Lite and Reader software for users of its mobile phone technology. “People want vibrant Web experiences and access to entertainment and information anywhere, anytime,” said John O’Rourke, general manager of Microsoft’s mobile communications unit. “Bringing Flash Lite and Reader LE to the Windows Mobile experience will give consumers more of their favorite Web sites on the go.” The announcement came about two weeks after Microsoft had announced its upcoming Silverlight browser plug-in would be available to millions of Nokia smartphones.
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Microsoft Brightens Windows Mobile With Flash Lite
Posted by: Jim Offner March 17, 2008 10:42 AMMicrosoft has licensed Adobe’s Flash Lite and Reader software for users of its mobile phone technology. “People want vibrant Web experiences and access to entertainment and information anywhere, anytime,” said John O’Rourke, general manager of Microsoft’s mobile communications unit. “Bringing Flash Lite and Reader LE to the Windows Mobile experience will give consumers more of their favorite Web sites on the go.” The announcement came about two weeks after Microsoft had announced its upcoming Silverlight browser plug-in would be available to millions of Nokia smartphones.