Microsoft Bringing Flash Lite to Windows Mobile

Microsoft is going to bring Adobe Flash Lite technology to Windows Mobile, even though Microsoft is in the process of adding its own competing multimedia technology to this operating system.

Flash is a cross-platform plug-in used in delivering enhanced media and interactive applications in web browsers. Flash Lite allows users to view Flash-based web sites and Flash video on their mobile devices, but this version doesn't offer all the features of the latest version of Flash for PCs.

"With over half a billion devices now running Flash Lite we're extending the reach of high impact web experiences to our connected mobile world," said Al Ramadan, senior vice president, Mobile and Devices at Adobe. "With Microsoft, the latest addition to our list of mobile partners, Flash technology's footprint continues to expand, promising more opportunities for Flash developers and more great content for mobile consumers around the world."

Microsoft hasn't said when it will release the Windows Mobile version of Flash Lite.

The company is also in the process of developing a version of its Silverlight multimedia technology for Windows Mobile 6, Microsoft's rival t Adobe Flash.

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