Apple has finally approved an app that allows iPhone users to play Flash videos on the iPhone. You’re not actually watching them in Flash – the app converts them to HTML5 on the Skyfire servers, in seconds, before you view them. The Skyfire app also includes some social sharing and video recommendation features, which should make for a pretty rich experience. Check out the video below to get a feel for it.
Per TheNextWeb:
Skyfire first submitted the browser for App Store approval on Sept. 1 and has since reportedly made a number of changes to meet Apple’s strict guideliens related to HTML 5 video streaming.
Skyfire has been available on Google’s Android OS since May and has surpassed over 2 million downloads.
The app is supposed to be available in the App Store on Thursday for $2.99.
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About Tarah
Ever since I founded my college TV station, I’ve aspired to tell relevant, engaging stories. Seeing digital platforms as a powerful tool with which to facilitate interactive conversations, rather than passive entertainment, I have worked throughout my career to merge my entertainment sensibilities with the combined needs of advertisers and audiences to create inspiring content experiences.
As Digital Innovations Specialist & Chair of the Social Media Council at Real Branding (recently merged with Schawk/Anthem! & Brand New World), I drive creative direction and strategy, working directly with brands to develop engaging consumer experiences across the entertainment, advertising and digital media industries. As a strategic partner of NBTV Studios, I work with the management team to help them find new clients, develop and produce industry-leading film, video and entertainment products.
Before joining Real Branding, I held the position of VP, Creative & Digital Strategy on the executive team at Big Fuel Communications, where I crafted innovative distribution strategies and producing award-winning branded entertainment, interactive and other campaigns for partners such as Neutrogena, AOL and Fox Interactive Media.
From 2005-07, I was a founding member of the NBC Universal Digital Studio, as Manager of Program Development, where I created, developed and oversaw the production of series and entertainment products for digital and traditional platforms.
Prior to NBCU, I worked in Marketing and Original Programming at HBO, as well as running my own independent production company, producing and directing a number of short films, documentaries, music videos and other entertainment products.
As a member of the Producer's Guild of America, NATAS, NAMAS, IFP and other associations, I maintain regular involvement with industry organizations and have enjoyed speaking on panels for the Producer’s Guild, IFP, NYU, NALIP and others. Additionally, for several years, I served as the Executive Producer of the website and managed the marketing efforts for Stellar Network, a trans-Atlantic organization for professionals in film, television and theater.
I grew up in the green mountains of Vermont and graduated from Brandeis University, while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Film Studies. When I’m not working, I’m sharing my life with my wife Anjali, a brilliant foodie, and our dog, Taj, in Brooklyn.
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