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  • Adobe Runs Flash Demo, Argues That Flash Doesn’t Hinder Mobile Device Battery Life

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    Following a video preview of Flash running on a Nexus One, Adobe rebuffed claims that the software slashes battery life. Per Electronista, several bloggers observed that the battery charge indicator dropped from the 50% level down to 25% during the eight minute video. The preview was edited, however, making it unclear how long the team actually used the phone during filming.

    In order to refute the battery claims, Adobe has created another video showing a 17-minute YouTube movie which does not appear to significantly drain the battery. The battery usage chart suggests the browser only accounted for 6% of the drain while the movie was playing.

    Adobe claims Flash Player 10.1 enabled video playback for “well over” three hours on a fully-charged battery.

    Whether this will make its way into current or future versions of the iPhone has yet to be seen.

  • Rumor: Apple Could Launch Next-Gen iPhone in May, Not June/July

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    It came from the rumor mill, so it must be true.

    Per iPhon.fr, a group of “mobile operators” are citing that Apple is planning to release its next-generation iPhone in May this year as opposed to the June/July release dates that have historically been used in the past.

    While this is still a rumor, the article itself was penned by the magazine’s editor in chief, a move which places a fair amount of credibility on the line. Within the article, a source is cited as claiming the early release move would help compete against tech giant Google, which recently released its Nexus One handset.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available and let us know what you have to say.