Preview new features in development for Flash Platform runtimes
- Recent Updates
- February 6, 2012 -- A new Flash Player Incubator preview release is available. The current build provides access to Flash Player Protected Mode for Mozilla Firefox on Windows 7 and Windows Vista systems.
- Download Flash Player Incubator preview
The Adobe® AIR® and Adobe Flash® Player Incubator is a technology preview program for more adventurous developers who are willing to experiment with Flash Platform runtime features that are in early development stages. Test the bleeding-edge capabilities of runtimes and contribute to the future of the Flash Platform. Please note that the capabilities in the Incubator builds may or may not be supported in future releases of the runtimes.
These are early builds of Flash Player or AIR and may not be as stable as a final release. However, the current released features should still work as expected. AIR applications should be for developer testing only, and Flash Player builds are not recommended for use in your default, daily-use browser. The availability of AIR and Flash Player and supported OS and platforms may vary on the downloads page between updates to this program.
To get notifications when we post new Incubator builds, subscribe to the RSS feed on the Flash Platform Runtime Releases blog (tag: incubator). To discuss Incubator builds and features, visit the Incubator forum.
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Discuss Incubator features
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Flash Player Protected Mode Features
The current Incubator release provides access to Flash Player Protected Mode for Mozilla Firefox on Windows 7 and Windows Vista systems.
Flash Player Protected Mode is a new security enhancement designed to limit the impact of attacks launched from malicious SWF files against Flash Player when running in Firefox on Windows Vista and higher. We are working aggressively to make Flash Player more secure, and Protected Mode is a critical component in our strategy. The current beta targets Windows desktop operating systems. We are working to extend similar protections to other browsers in the future.
Note: The extensive low-level changes made in this beta release may introduce unexpected problems in existing Flash content. Your testing and timely feedback are critical to our success.
Please use the Flash Platform runtime public bugbase to file bugs for new features highlighted in the Incubator and new bugs for released features. Bugs on Incubator builds and feature requests can be filed by selecting "Incubator" as the version number.
Getting Started
Follow these steps to get started with the Flash Player Incubator:
- Download the Flash Player Incubator
- Review the release notes to learn how to implement the new features
- Send us your feedback and bug reports (English only)
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Ask questions and discuss Flash Player Incubator features
Please note that your submission of comments, ideas, feature requests and techniques on this and other Adobe maintained forums, as well as Adobe's right to use such materials, is governed by the Terms of Use.
Community
Below you'll find references and links to help you participate in the AIR and Flash Player Incubator preview.
Online Forum
Ask questions, discuss, and share feedback with other users and the engineering team in the online forums.
Please note that your submission of comments, ideas, feature requests and techniques on this and other Adobe maintained forums, as well as Adobe's right to use such materials, is governed by the Terms of Use.
Adobe Feeds
Keep your eye on developing conversations and news in the blogging community on Adobe Feeds.
Review the Flash smart category on Adobe Feeds
Adobe Developer Connection
Learn more about Flash Player in the Adobe Developer Connection.
- Visit the Flash Player Developer Center
- Visit the Mobile and Devices Developer Center
- Learn how to Optimize Web Content for Mobile Delivery
Resources
If you want to learn more about releases on Labs as well as other Adobe technologies, visiting a user group or connecting with an Adobe Community Professional is a great place to start.
Product Details
FAQ
- What is the Adobe AIR and Flash Player Incubator?
- The Adobe AIR and Flash Player Incubator is a place for our runtimes product teams to share new features that are either under development or under consideration for inclusion in future versions of the runtimes. Unlike our beta releases, capabilities that you see in the Incubator builds may or may not be supported in future releases of the runtimes.
- Who is this Incubator program for?
- This program is especially suitable for more adventurous developers who are willing to experiment with software features in early development stages and may or may not be included in future product releases.
- Why does Adobe have an Incubator program?
- Adobe’s product development philosophy is to engage in an open exchange and involve our community of passionate developers in early stages of the development cycle. Your feedback is critical to our on-going innovation efforts for the Flash Platform.
- What’s the difference between the Incubator program and the beta program?
- While the goals of both programs are similar – get early feedback from the developer community – the key differences are: 1) the Incubator program allows a community of developers to get involved at a much earlier development stage than with the beta program; and 2) the Incubator program will be focused on a collection of new features that may or may not make into any future releases, where as the beta program allows developers to experience and evaluate an upcoming release that has reached the feature-complete stage.
- What should I expect from the Incubator program?
- We plan to release new Flash Player or AIR Incubator builds on a regular basis. To get updates on new builds and features, please subscribe to the RSS feed on the Flash Platform Runtime Releases blog (tag: incubator). These are early builds of AIR or Flash Player and may not be as stable as a final release. However, the current released features should still work as expected. Please file bugs for new features highlighted in the Incubator and new bugs for current released features. The availability of AIR and Flash Player and supported OS and platforms may vary on the downloads page between updates to this program.
- Why should I participate in the Incubator program?
- The Incubator program provides you the opportunity to get an early look at what our engineers are developing for two of the most ubiquitous runtime technologies in the world. By being an active participant in the program, you’ll be able to influence the future of the leading runtime technologies with the Adobe engineering team.
- Who will read my comments and answer my questions?
- Your feedback is very important to us. Your comments and questions will be read and answered by Adobe engineers who are responsible for these features.
- When will Adobe make AIR Incubator builds available?
- AIR builds are not yet available in the Incubator program. To get notifications when we post new Incubator builds, please subscribe to the RSS feed on the Flash Platform Runtime Releases blog (tag: incubator).
- What will happen to these features?
- These features are under development or under consideration for future releases. Depending on the feedback we get from the community, some of these features will be incorporated into future releases of the runtimes.
- I have ideas for new features, who do I talk to?
- We welcome new ideas from the community. Please submit your ideas to us.
System Requirements
The system requirements for Flash Player are available on Adobe.com.
The current Incubator release is designed specifically for Mozilla Firefox on Windows 7 and Windows Vista systems.
See the Incubator release notes for additional system requirements and general information
Release Notes
This preview release is designed for evaluation purposes only. We do not recommended that this release be used on production systems or for any mission-critical work.
