Adobe has released Flash Player 10.2 for the Android operating system.

Adobe's latest release of its Flash Player 10.2 software is the first major release since the software made its debut on the Android Market last year. The firm is claiming performance improvements and deeper integration with Android's web browser.

Adobe says the new release provides performance improvements by taking advantage of new hardware. The deeper integration results in Android's web browser not treating Flash objects as an overlay but rather as part of the webpage itself. This should result in smoother scrolling and proper display of websites with Flash objects.

Currently Adobe's Flash Player 10.2 is available for Android 2.2 and Android 2.3 users while the firm released a beta for Android 3.0. Adobe singled out its Android 3.0 Flash Player for particular attention, saying that the full production release will be out "in the coming weeks".

When Adobe does release Flash Player 10.2 for Android 3.0, it will support hardware acceleration and Stage Video. This will improve HD 720p video playback and provide "a better embedded in-browser experience".

Aside from the performance improvements, Adobe has also included a security update that addresses a security vulnerability revealed last week that could allow a hacker to take control of a device.

Since so many Android device manufacturers highlight Flash support as a major selling point, Adobe needs to keep working hard to make sure its software doesn't end up as the Achilles' heel of the Android operating system. Improving performance certainly helps but continuing improvements in security will be even more important.

By: DocMemory
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