What’s that sound? Oh, just the sweet sweet music of HTML 5 claiming another victory over Flash of course. Soon you, I, and any other human on planet earth who feels compelled to visit Virgin America’s website will be able to do so without pegging a core or four on our processor by simply navigating the website. For mobile users, this means the simple task of even navigating Virgin America’s website will soon be possible. According to Virgin America CEO, Ravi Simhambhatla, the move to HTML 5 will mean faster and easier navigation for desktop users where no special (read: proprietary) plugin will be needed and a much more natural and unhindered experience for mobile users as well. On the topic of mobile users in particular, not all mobile browsers support HTML 5 just yet. But lest we remind you how resource heavy Flash is, and how resource heavy HTML 5 is not. As more people jump on board the HTML 5 gravy train, 3rd parties and developers will surely follow.
Ah, the days of an even footing between desktop and mobile web usage is starting to shape up nicely. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of seeing that stupid little blue lego block littering my mobile browsing sessions. Now that Apple has taken the lead publicly denouncing the importance of Flash and seeing second major company follow, how many more will follow and just how will Adobe respond? Interesting stuff indeed.
Blessing or curse?
