Aside from simply making images looks better and more enhanced, this software also saves time as well. In addition to this, you will also notice that the Photoshop CS6 has a darker interface that will enable its users to have a more immersive experience. Apparently, this darker interface was made with the idea of unifying it with other Adobe software such as Lightroom. According to Hughes, the company focused more on the image itself and not on the interface, but there is always an option for users out there to change its interface to the way it looked before if they really wanted to.

In addition to this, the video also introduced a new feature called rich cursor support, which will give users out there instant information about a brush diameter, hardness and opacity. This makes this new software version even more interesting, don’t you think so? And to think that most Photoshop users out there can be conservative, it will not really be surprising if some of these users will not appreciate the changes at all. Adobe seems to expect this that is why it made it flexible and allow it to change from the darker interface to the lighter one.

See more details in the video below:

The Photoshop CS6 is expected to make its debut along with the sixth version of Adobe’s Creative Suite in the first half of 2012. What can you say about this new Photoshop CS6 and its darker interface? What do you prefer the darker interface or the lighter one?

Apparently, all these applications intend to play a major role in Adobe’s upcoming Creative Cloud initiative, which will basically allow users out there to share, view and transfer files using different devices. This new initiative is expected to be available within the first half of 2012. All the new applications are referred to as Touch apps since these applications were designed in such a way that tablet users will be able to use their fingers and stylus to input. In addition to this, the apps also address multiple areas of the creative process and will transform the way people use tablets.

Here are the six new apps that you can expect under the Adobe Touch Apps line-up:

• Adobe Photoshop Touch – allow users to transform images and photos using basic Photoshop features
• Adobe Collage- an app that allows users to capture and refine ideas and import images and combines inspirational images.
• Adobe Debut – an app that allows users to make presentation to clients anywhere
• Adobe Ideas – an app that gives user an easy-to-use vector-based tool that can be used in drawing
• Adobe Kuler – allows users to generate color themes easily, which is helpful in any design project
• Adobe Proto- allow users to interactively develop wireframes and prototypes for various websites and mobile apps on the tablet

As you can see, all of these apps will basically allow users to enhance their potential and creativity. Other than having Android OS 3.1 version, users’ tablets must at least have 8.9-inch display (1280 x 800 resolution). For iPad owners, one can readily download the Adobe Ideas via iTunes app store for just $5.99. The company also said that the rest of its Touch apps will be available in iOS by early 2012.

So, there you have it, guys! If you want to know more about this tablet then, you can visit their site. And, we love to hear your comments below.

The new Flash Media uses Live Streaming format derived from an HTTP which is Apple-friendly to stream video contents to iOS-compatible devices, Playbook and Android. The Flash Access delivers streaming video using a content protection platform to mobile devices. Both software tools are supported by Adobe Pass which utilizes a single-sign feature in streaming contents from various sources. A live webcast feature is now provided for iPad. The solutions combine delivery and protection to provide the multimedia service.

Flash Media makes it possible to extend the mobile reach of media publishers through devices that are Flash-enabled. Flash Access empowers massive on-demand secure content delivery across compatible platforms with quality protection especially with the expected release of Adobe AIR(R) 3 and the popular Flash Player 11. The Server has the following features: Integrated Content Protection; iPhone and iPad real-time delivery; and On-demand Stream Packaging.

Access features include: Scalable License Delivery; Mobile Device Support; and Compatibility with Industry Standards. Per unit CPM pricing is available for Adobe Flash Access 3.0 while Adobe Flash Media Server 4.5 has a price tag of $995, via Adobe’s website.

Adobe Muse eliminates the need for complicated coding of sites with simple contents. Being an Adobe Air Application, it is compatible to both PC and Mac with the latter enjoying praises in terms of performance. A public beta is only up for tests and reviews without discounting the possibility of a crash or full workability. The Muse still uses CSS and HTML5 and generates clear and readable outputs.

The official release has been set in early 2012 and will be on subscription basis possibly $15 per month with a 1-year lock-in period, or a flat $20 monthly fee. Four outstanding features are noticeable with the tool: Site Planning, Design with Freedom, Add Rich Interactivity and Site Publication. Planning involves selecting Sitemaps, Master Pages, Asset Management, Design Preview and Site-wide properties.

Designing covers Familiar Adobe tools, Dynamic Page resizing, Image Optimization, Round-trip editing and Text and Paragraph Styles, among others. Interactivity uses Auto generated navigation, Embedded HTML, Slideshows, Lightboxes and five other methods. Publication points to hosting, testing, compatibility and deployment of projects.

See more details in the video below.

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Developers out there from different industries such as those from the government, entertainment or gaming will surely benefit from the new Flash Builder 4.5 since it will help them lessen development time and the cost of delivery of building some nice and amazing apps across major platforms. Well, it seems that Adobe is really on the works pushing updates to its Flash Builder in order to bring the latest technology and innovation when it comes to apps development.

And now that the new Adobe Flash Builder can now be used across a wide range of tablets and smartphones, it is also a good thing to note that it also comes with the ability to reuse most of or all of their existing code and also make use of common logic across all platforms. This will definitely lead to the creation of more interesting and amazing applications in your devices.

The new version of the Adobe Flash Builder 4.5 will be offered as a stand- alone product or as a part of the Creative Suite 5.5 Web Premium and Master Collection. Additionally, upon using the new Flash Builder, developers out there will be able to create Flex and ActionScript applications and deploy them using the Adobe AIR software. This will also be a way for Adobe to work around Apple’s no-Flash restrictions when it comes to building apps for iOS devices.

The Flash Builder is now available in two versions- the Adobe Flash Builder 4.5 Standard edition and the Adobe Flash Builder 4.5 Premium Edition that comes with added professional testing tools, network monitoring, automated testing framework, profilers, integration with Flex unit testing and command line build in support. The Flash Builder 4.5 Standard Edition will cost you around $ 249 while the Premium edition cost around $ 649.

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Basically, the Creative Suite 5.5 or most commonly referred to as the CS5.5 is the most-awaited follow-up version of the Adobe’s CS5 that was released more than a year ago. This new version comes loaded with the updated version of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Flash Builder Premium, Flash Catalyst, Flash Professional, Dreamweaver, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

In addition to this, you will surely be interested to know that the CS5.5 also feature significant innovation in the areas of video production and editing and also comes with exciting capabilities in the area of digital publishing. Adobe strongly believes that the CS5.5 is indeed the best version of the Creative Suite that was ever delivered for cross-platform web, mobile as well as tablet design and development.

With this new Creative Suite version, various content authors worldwide will be able to deliver high impact work to various platforms and operating systems, web browsers, smartphones and tablet devices including Android, BlackBerry and Apple iOS devices.

The fact that the CS5.5 can be used in various devices seem to be a very good digital strategy that the company is trying to implement in order to satisfy the needs and the demands of its users that include web designers and software developers out there who are looking for a complete software solution that will allow them to deliver high impact mobile applications and stunning HTML 5 content for virtually any type of screen.

More details about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5:

Adobe has been focusing on the rapidly evolving mobile development market and has managed to position the Adobe AIR and Adobe Flash as ideal tools for mobile developers and application designers out there. And now that they have announced the availability of CS5.5 for download, then it seems that Adobe is out with complete software solution that will bring significant changes in the mobile market.

So what do you think about Adobe’s CS5.5?

Adobe is renowned to create software programs for various multimedia tools, and Photoshop, for one, had been a worldwide hit. It had gone through a lot of revamps, being integrated with more features and a better interface each time. At present, users can only access the Adobe Photoshop program through a desktop.

At the 2011 edition of Photoshop World, Adobe amazed people with introducing a new concept of a portable Photoshop. No, it’s not for laptops. It’s a Photoshop program made for the iPad. A demo has been presented wherein editing videos is as easy as dragging images and pushing buttons. You can simply blend, click and create new layers without confusion. The best part is, the interface is precise. The program even shows you all the layers in a 3D model atop each other, for better viewing.

It seems that the program is well on its way for release, but no information has been released regarding that yet. You can view the live demo at the video provided below.

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The Adobe Wallaby is an experimental dev tool that converts the Flash content (FLA files) that includes animation and artwork into a more user-friendly HTML code. With this program, the programmer can then used an HTML editor like Adobe Dreamweaver and easily make changes to the content. There are mobile devices which currently don’t support flash (like Android Honeycomb and iOS) so having a converter tool like Wallaby is absolutely an advantage.

The significance of this program can be seen in mobile browsing wherein most users have gadgets that cannot view flash-based content / ads. With Wallaby, more people can see the content / ads thereby increasing the volume of sales / traffic / exposure of a particular site or product. Apple is a great supporter of less hardware-intensive HTML5. It has applied a rather similar tool in order for its users to view YouTube videos. And now we’re thinking if that’s part of the reason why YouTube has more than a billion users worldwide.

Check out this video to see how to export a FLA (Flash) file to HTML:

The Adobe Wallaby Flash-to-HTML5 converter is currently available at Adobe Labs as a FREE download. Both developers and normal individuals can try it, explore it and experiment with it. You can also discuss what you think about the new tool with similar-minded people in the site.

Basically, the Adobe Air supports devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs running with the Android OS, iOS as well as BlackBerry Tablet OS. For desktops, it supports almost all types of desktop running with Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating system. And as far as the television is concerned, Samsung will be the first manufacturer to feature the Adobe Air in its Samsung SmartTV devices line up.

Apparently, the release of the Adobe Air 2.5 will give way to more than three million Flash developers to easily create and deploy a single game or application in various application stores and devices. It will definitely transform the way designers and developers create multiscreen applications.

The Adobe Air for Android will enable its developers to upload Air applications to the Android Market that will be distributed either for free of with a fee to its intended users. These users in return will be able download Air applications just like any ordinary Android application. The Air 2.5 for mobile devices also comes with new features that will enable developers to create more amazing applications that will take advantage of mobile device features.

On the other hand, Adobe Air for TV intends to create high-performing applications for the television. However, in order to make the optimizations in Air 2.5 for TV available to developers, enhancement of existing APIs and well as adding new ones is necessary. By having the Air 2.5 for TV, content creators will be able to deliver content right to your living room. Samsung will be the first to offer this feature through the Samsung Apps, which is connected to the Adobe InMarket service, a service that will give Flash and Air developers a one-stop-shop where they can distribute their content to all the different platforms and devices enabled by Adobe Air.

As mentioned, the Adobe Air also supports desktops as well. Adobe has made some changes and also added some features to Air 2.5 in order to support these devices. Some of these features are CSS @font-face rule, StageWeb View and H.264 video hardware decoding for Windows. The Air 2.5 is already available for Android and desktop operating system while the Air 2.5 for Samsung SmartTV and BlackBerry Tablet OS is expected to be available early next year.

The intention to come up with an Adobe Flash Player with 3D support was evident in the Adobe Max Conference held last October which includes a presentation entitled “Flash Player 3D Future”. This move looks to be a very important advancement for Flash. This will greatly interest web developers and even just simple web browsers.

Way back in 2008, Adobe already added some 3D features in its Adobe Flash Player 10 but to a limited extent only. It does not provide a full 3D environment just like the one in a first-person shooter game. While the 10.1 version doesn’t have any interface change at all but only some minor improvements.

Adobe Flash Player 11 sounds to be the perfect fit for the 3Ds full arrival. This is expected to be something big and could lead to significant development in games and other multimedia content. With Adobe Flash with 3D graphics, it is expected that games, videos and other multimedia will be more exciting and entertaining.

Aside from this 3D graphics, Flash is also exerting great effort in rebuilding its Flash features which includes:

• Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)- used in describing Web Pages
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) –used for formatting
• Scalable Vector Graphics Technology (SVG)
• JavaScript- programming language for Web applications

Adobe Officials did not give any information regarding the release date of this 3D Flash Player. Having this new platform only indicates that an important development is happening to games and videos, since most of the online games use the Flash Player.

It seems that the 3D technology has been all around, in fact most of the major Web browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google’s Chrome and Apple’s Safari are being enhance with 3D technology called WebGL which is based on OpenGL that has already gain a wide support.

The Adobe officials did not give any information regarding the release date of the Adobe Flash 3D. They seem to be quiet about this. But given the idea of having 3D supported Adobe Flash sounds well but this we still have to prove in the future when it is already release. So let’s just wait and see.