For the last week, technological powerhouses Apple and Adobe have proven even they are not immune to the immaturity of a playground verbal spat. Despite their “competition”, both companies have worked seamlessly together, at least from a graphic designer’s standpoint, to produce wonderful virtual music together. The Adobe programs on Mac computers have been the cornerstone of many design firms nationwide, yet a disagreement had risen once the iPhone age was born.

A question I had right from the beginning of the iPhone was “why doesn’t Apple make the iPhone compatible with Flash?” Steve Jobs answered this question directly, on numerous occasions, dissecting the problems with the software. While I find several of the points valid, the fact remains that many sites, sites often visited, rely on the browser having Flash capabilities. The fact Apple refuses to come to terms with a solution shows the stubbornness of a child. What Apple wants, Apple gets. If Apple wants Adobe gone, Apple makes Adobe disappear. This has validity, because Apple dominates a large portion of the mobile market, and can therefore control a portion of Flash’s success. However, I find this to be a slightly underhanded way to go about resolving the issue.