iPad video fix or a giant Flash in the pan?

ADOBE fix to help people see more videos on their iPhones and iPads. The only problem is it’s not exactly kosher.

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ADOBE has found a way to bring Flash to Apple iPhones and iPads and let users see more internet videos.

The only problem - it’s not exactly above board.

Apple and Adobe have long been rivals, after Apple refused to allow Flash coded websites and videos to play on its iPhone and iPad devices.

Adobe has createdi a work around that converts files from Flash to a more Apple friendly format called Http Live Streaming.

The catch is that the Adobe never asked Apple’s permission to bring Flash to Apple tablets.

The fix is also hugely expensive.

Users who want to see their Flash content converted for an Apple format will have to pay Adobe a fee US$4500 ($4344).

Some industry insiders have said the so-called solution is more fudge, less fix.

Adobe Communications Manager Andy Sommer says their Flash Media Server is "completely above board".

"There is nothing that Apple could have a concern about with this product", he said.

"Http Live Streaming is not a format. Flash Media Server 4.5 is not a workaround and has not snuck in the back door," said Mr Sommer.

"It’s a perfectly legitimate product that has been around for many years and the majority of videos on the web are published through FMS such as on sites like YouTube, Hulu", he said.

Mr Sommers says the product is aimed at content creators such as news publishers and film studios rather than end users.