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Apple developing Flash alternative named Gianduia

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Apple had introduced the technology called Gianduia at its World of WebObjects Developer Conference last year. Gianduia is described as being "a client-side, standards-based framework for rich Internet apps."

Cnet added that Apple is already using this technology in several of its retail support applications, like One to One program, the iPhone reservation system, and the Concierge program for Genius Bar and Personal Shopping reservations.

Apple has clearly said that it would never use Flash in its devices, opting to support HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. None of the Apple's mobile devices, the latest iPad, or any other Apple device use Flash. In fact, Apple CEO Steve Jobs had called Flash "a closed system" in an open letter and said "we strongly believe that all standards pertaining to the Web should be open."

"We know from painful experience that letting a third-party layer of software come between the platform and the developer ultimately results in substandard apps, and hinders the enhancement and progress of the platform," Jobs added in his letter.

Meanwhile, Adobe had responded strongly to Apple's snub by complaining to U.S. authorities about Apple's behavior. In its complaint, Adobe argued that Apple's stand might disturb competition in the market. It is likely that the Federal Trade Commission or the Department of Justice may launch a probe to look into Adobe's complain.

 

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