Mobile phones ready for Flash 10.1, iPhone stands by

G1, Symbian, and BlackBerry owners will be happy to know their devices will soon be more Flash compatible than ever. With support from the Open Screen Project, an industry-wide initiative led by Adobe, many smart-phone owners will receive complete access to all Flash content right from their device's built-in web browser.

The project touts itself as "[enabling] consumers to engage with rich Internet experiences seamlessly across any device, anywhere", with the additional aim of providing a consistent runtime environment for people on the go, and removing barriers for publishing content and applications across a wide array of consumer electronics.

Adobe believes removing said "barriers" will entice more people to take advantage of Flash utilities, but it seems that not all companies agree. Apple looks to be missing out on the promise of a richer, friendlier Flash environment, by sticking to their policy of avoiding technology that offers little value.

So what does this mean for all of you Apple aficionados? The iPhone will not be receiving the Flash 10.1 support, which means iPhone owners will not be shooting ducks for cash prizes while they wait for the page to load (at least not anytime soon).

Is Apple making a smart move by steering clear of the attempt to bring mobile devices and Flash closer? Could this mean no more YouTube support for iPhone owners? Oh wait, we have an app for that.