Skyfire tweaks iPhone browser to earn App Store approval

Mobile web solutions developer Skyfire confirmed Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is still reviewing its Flash Video-enabled browser for the iPhone, first submitted for App Store approval on Sept. 1. Skyfire adds it has since made several minor adjustments to the software in response to Apple submission feedback, with a focus on meeting all guidelines related to HTML5 video streaming. The startup notes Skyfire for iPhone was built in accordance with Apple guidelines, leveraging a WebKit browser core shared with Safari as well as h.264 adaptive streaming.

According to Skyfire, its SkyBar technology includes three features absent from rival iPhone browsers: Its Video icon would enable users to view millions of Flash videos otherwise unavailable on iOS-based devices, an Explore icon recommends content (news, video and tweets) directly related to the current pageview, and a Share icon enables users to forward any article or video via email, Facebook or Twitter.

While Apple has consistently stated it will not support Flash-based web content on devices running the iOS operating system, last month the computing giant eased restrictions on iOS developers, enabling them to design and build apps in Flash, then convert their efforts to Apple-approved code. The iOS Developer Program license revisions do not mean consumers will be able to access Flash-based web content via their iPhone and iPad devices, however.

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