Samsung + Adobe will be the new contender

[Guest toneii]

With Apple and Microsoft both nixing Flash, this primes the path for an Adobe Samsung alliance.

If you look at Samsung Kies - it already screams "We really don't need a host OS any more"... The application is meant to look like it's own GUI desktop environment.

The Samsung app space is pure Java. It is open for 3rd parties. As primarily a hardware developer, Samsung doesn't need to own the app space like Apple or Microsoft, instead they can afford to foster it.

Plus Samsung is the leader in the big screen TV. The TV's are now a widget host. So I see the "lockout" vendors as having a tough time. Adobe was already and always will be ahead of Microsoft and Apple in the presentation layer. Gogle is not quite there yet, they also don't make hardware.

Samsung is also committed to making their home appliance widget enabled... So count on being able to monitor the laundry, dishwasher and fridge from your phone or TV. Check what's in the fridge, how much is left and how old it is while you are at the Supermarket. Samsung can get there... the others will have to do cross licensing deals with existing appliance vendors, making it expensive and less profitable for both partners in the deal.

To me, the future looks like Samsung. Best hardware, most forward vision, most open for 3rd party contribution.

[Guest Grouper]

Interesting post, except that Microsoft isn't outing Adobe, the support just won't be available at launch.

"Microsoft and Adobe are working closely together. While the newest version of Windows Phone won't support Flash at initial availability, both companies are working to include a browser plug-in for the full Flash player in future versions of Windows Phone. More details will be shared at Microsoft MIX next month."