With our new book out, we've started a new website and blog as a companion to the material.

Lots of things are changing as Flash 10 comes closer to devices, and Flash Lite continues to evolve and grow through OEMs proliferating it.

Site:
advancED.flashmobilebook.com

Blog:
advancED.flashmobilebook.com/blog/

Look for both of these resources to expand and evolve as time goes on.

A new Flash Mobile and Device development book is shipping this week!

AdvancED:Flash on Devices - Mobile Develoment with Flash Lite and Flash 10
By Elad Elrom, Scott Janousek, Thomas Joos
Due: 14th August 2009
ISBN-10: 1-4302-1904-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-4302-1904-0
RRP: $49.99 (USD)
600 Pages

We've also started a new blog at: http://advanced.flashmobilebook.com/

You can order from Amazon right now (International folks can find purchase places here):

Product Description
This book covers multiple mobile and device platforms that tie in with Flash, so that book appeals to more than just Flash professionals, but also extends into Mobile and Device professionals from the Flex, AIR, and Flash Lite developer camps. It discusses the various platforms as they relate to Flash and ActionScript and then gives solutions-based example that show how to create compelling Flash mobile applications.

Everything relates to Flash and ActionScript, and the way these two tools integrate into your mobile development platforms

Covers multiple mobile and device platforms that tie in with Flash

A practical, solutions-based approach to mobile development

What you'll learn

Learn how to create sophisticated mobile applications and very cool experiences across a range of mobile platforms (Nokia, Sony Ericsson, BREW, Windows Mobile, Apple, and Google).

Learn best Flash and ActionScript practices that work across platforms and implementations

Learn all the latest advances in the Flash Lite platform

Learn about Flash Frameworks, including device widgets and U.I. components

Learn how to take advantage of Adobe CS4 extensions for mobile devices

Learn how to how to use Adobe's latest version of Device Central

Who is this book for?
Experienced Flash and ActionScript programmers who want to extend their skills to mobile platforms, as well as mobile developers who want to use the latest capabilities of Flash and ActionScript to improve their applications and expand their skills.

In September, I'll be traveling between a few conferences giving talks on mobile and device development using Flash.

One of those conferences, is FITC Mobile 2009, which is shaping up to be a very cool conference, with lots of iPhone, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, Flash, BlackBerry, and other Mobile Platform topics.

Here's some information of this conference:

• 2 full days of presentations, plus one optional day of pre-conference workshops

• Covering iPhone, Flash Lite, Android, Windows Mobile, SMS, Palm, Blackberry, and other relevant topics in the Mobile World

• Over 30 presentations and panels covering all aspects of mobile development

• Includes not only presentations on the technical aspects of development but also will cover marketing, funding, and other business aspects of mobile development

• Between 300-400 attendees anticipated from around the world

• Over 30 presenters from the mobile world

Jam packed with information as well as a massive networking opportunity, FITC Mobile 2009 consists of presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions, and is one of the only events in the world covering all aspects of mobile content. With some of the most interesting and engaging presenters from around the world, it’s 2 days and nights that will leave you inspired, energized and awed!

Among the Flash topics:

• Martin Barclay & Robert Burdick from Nokia: Develop and Distribute for Nokia smartphones

• Scott Janousek: Practical Design and Development with Flash on Mobile Devices

• Scott Janousek: Leveraging Accelerometers on Mobile Devices

• Thomas Joos: Tips and Tricks for Flash Lite Optimization

• Weyert de Boer: Android for Flash (Lite) Developers

• Mark Doherty: Flash Lite Distribution and the Open Screen Fund

The FITC organizers have graciously given us a discount code to use if you're interested in attending FITC Mobile in September.

Here is a discount code which you can apply here:

10% discount code: FlashMobilebook

Some exciting news ... Myself, Elad Elrom, and Thomas Joos have finally got our new book finished and it will hit shelves (most probably next month).

We cover a lot of topics in this new book, and it's split between both Flash Lite and (admittedly early) Flash 10 device development topics.

Although we couldn't fit everything into this book, we cover quite a bit of material. More material that didn't make it into the book will be available online, so that readers can have access to it. Stay tuned for that soon (or just preorder the book and get the link to the companion website, early).

AdvancED Flash on Devices:
Mobile Development with Flash Lite and Flash 10
By Elad Elrom, Scott Janousek, Thomas Joos
Due: 7th August 2009
ISBN-10: 1-4302-1904-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-4302-1904-0
RRP: $49.99 (USD)
=~ 600 Pages

"This book covers multiple mobile and device platforms that tie in with Flash, so that book appeals to more than just Flash professionals, but also extends into Mobile and Device professionals from the Flex, AIR, and Flash Lite developer camps.

It discusses the various platforms as they relate to Flash and ActionScript and then gives solutions-based example that show how to create compelling Flash mobile applications.

- Everything relates to Flash and ActionScript, and the way these two tools integrate into your mobile development platforms

- Covers multiple mobile and device platforms that tie in with Flash
A practical, solutions-based approach to mobile development"

Hope people have a chance to check it out. It's available for pre-order on: Amazon (US), Springer (US), gorilla.it (Italy), com.books (Israel).

Just a heads up, but Scott Janousek (coauthor of Foundation Flash Applications for Mobile Devices, and the upcoming AdvancED Flash on Devices: Mobile Development with Flash Lite and Flash 10) will be giving talks at few upcoming conferences starting in September (and into October).

Scott will be giving 2, (yes, two presentations) at FITC Mobile in Toronto in September:

Leveraging Accelerometers in Mobile Devices

In this session, we'll look at some cool things you can do today with accelerometer hardware found commonly in millions of mobile and devices, whether it be Apple's iPhone, or millions of other mobile devices from Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and other mobile device manufacturers. We'll explain basic fundamentals on how accelerometers work, as well as explore how to harness the power of accelerometer technology in a range of different devices.

Who this presentation is for: Developers who want to learn about some of the ways to tap into accelerometer on devices (not just iPhone).

What attendees will take from this presentation: Attendees will come away understanding how to better apply force and motion based feedback interaction to their mobile content through accelerometers; not only across not only iPhone, but also other mobile device platforms.

Practical Design and Development with Flash on Mobile and Devices

The Flash player is on hundreds of millions of mobile and other non-PC devices. It is a great runtime to quickly create effective applications and compelling experiences targeting both mobile and other device platforms (e.g. Symbian, Windows Mobile, Android, webOS).

Attend this session to take a journey through the pains and pleasures of design and development with the Flash Platform across mobile and devices. The session will cover: application design and development with Flash and ActionScript, testing with Adobe Device Central, and deploying content with the Adobe Mobile Packager. We'll cover working with Flash Lite, as well as prepping for Flash 10.

Audience:
This presentation is targeted at those with an interest in learning how to leverage the Flash Platform on mobile and devices. It will feature examples drawn from real (Flash Lite) projects, as well as many Flash community endeavors.

Attain:
Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the Flash runtimes across mobile and devices, as well as practical matters when designing and developing with the Flash Platform.

Scott will also be presenting at this year's FlashPitt conference in October:

Flashpitt 2009
October 15 & 16, 2009
9am to 6pm
Sheraton Station Square
300W Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Brewing Non-PC Flash Experiences

Flash now runs across over one billion devices. Scott Janousek, Adobe Community Expert for Mobile and Devices and co-author of "Foundation Flash Applications for Mobile Devices", will cover what's new in the exciting world of Flash on the Non-PC realm. This session will include an overview of the latest tools, products, and services from Adobe that designers and developers can leverage to create compelling experiences across Non-PC device platforms (e.g. mobile phones, Mobile Internet Devices, and other Consumer Electronic Devices).

This Session Is For (Flash) Developers looking to hear about what's new in Flash Mobile and Devices What Attendees Will Walk Away With: A comprehensive overview of the Flash Mobile Platform, as well as discussion about real world projects.

These are really cool opportunities to hear what's new with Flash across mobile and devices, as well as hear from many other talented folks in the (mobile) industry!

Just a quick FYI, but Flash on Tap has been rescheduled for May 28-30, 2009.

Check out www.flashontap.com.

Just an FYI, but the book authors are "making some rounds" at some of the end of year, Flash conferences.

Flash on Tap
www.flashontap.com

Some exciting news ... Scott Janousek will be speaking at Flash on Tap 2008 (aka "FOT") here in Boston on October 7-9th, 2008.

The session is: "Brewing Flash Experiences on Non-PC devices", and there is more information, here, on Scott Janousek and his session.

Never heard of Flash on Tap?! It's brand new in 2008, that's why!

Here is more information about this Flash conference called 'Flash on Tap' and what's it all about:

"Flash on Tap will blur the lines between business and pleasure by combining a Flash design and developer conference with a beer tasting festival featuring some of the best local, national and international beers!

Organized by the gang from Infrared5, Red5Server and Influxis, this new conference will raise the bar for code and creativity...as well as frosty beverages!

Flash on Tap is organized around main stage speakers and afternoon presentations—all of which take place October 7-9, 2008 in Boston at The Castle at the Park Plaza Hotel.

Mid-day presentations will include repeating small talks providing you with information and inspiration around skill-building, technique, professional growth and creativity.

Speakersindustry leaders with presentations that cover a full range of topics of interest to both designers and developers.

Check out the stellar list of speakers and topics at www.flashontap.com"

Flash on the Beach
www.flashonthebeach.com

Also, in addition, the authors of Foundation Flash Applications for Mobile Devices (Scott Janousek, Richard Leggett, and possibly Weyert De Boer) will be attending Flash on the Beach (aka "FOTB") Sept 27-Octx, 2008 in Brighton, UK.

Adobe MAX 2008 (San Francisco)
max.adobe.com

Finally, Scott Janousek will be speaking at Adobe MAX 2008 (San Francisco) scheduled for November, as part of panel of leading world Flash Lite experts.

The session is called "Twenty Tips and Tricks for Building Top-Performing Mobile Applications".

Among some other endeavors to be announced, Scott will also be helping in a "Deep Dive: Adobe Device Central" session.

See you there!

We are looking forward to meeting those that are fans of the book and talking to you about the exciting things happening in the Flash Mobile and Devices world!

Here are the registration jump points for all 3 end of year conferences:

• Flash on the Beach 2008 (almost sold out as of August 29, 2008)
• Flash on Tap (Boston) (Early Bird pricing closes Sept 8th, 2008)
• Adobe MAX (San Francisco) (in November, but book now)

Hope to see many of you at these upcoming conferences.

- Scott, Richard, Weyert

There are 3 Flash mobile sessions going on this week.

For those new to Flash Lite, you may want to check out this particular e-seminar:

Getting Started with Flash® Lite™ 3 and CS3
Presenter: Bill Perry
Monday, March 24, 2008
11:00 A.M. PDT
Sign up now

For those who are already Flash Mobile professionals, there are 2 other sessions:

Flash Lite and Flex for Tourism
Presenters: Michael Epstein/Ira Hochman
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
11:00 A.M. PDT
Sign up now

Blood from a Stone: Flash Game Optimization on Low-end mobile devices
Presenter: Evan Kirchhoff
Thursday, March 27, 2008
1:00 P.M. PDT
Sign up now

Get more info here.

Scott Janousek will be speaking about Flash Lite 3 at Harvard University's Flash User Group on Dec 20th, 2007.

Here is some logistical info:

Topic: Flash Lite 3
Presenter: Scott Janousek
Date: Thursday, December 20, 12:15 P.M. - 1:45 P.M.
Location: Lamont Forum Room, Lamont Library (Google Maps)

You can find out more information over on his blog, or at the ABCD - Harvard University Flash User Group's page.

For those that cannot attend in Cambridge, you can always sign up for remote viewing via Adobe Connect, but please my do so early so a pre-event link can be sent to you.

Just an FYI, but Scott is giving a talk tomorrow on Flash Lite 3 at the Boston Flash Platform User Group meeting scheduled for tomorrow (October 24, 2007 @ 7:00 pm at NEIA in Boston).

More information is located on BFPUG and on Scott Janousek's personal blog.