It’ll probably come as no surprise that Apple are a huge supporter of HTML5 and CSS3. These new standards offer a complex array of functionality from areas you never thought capable of providing it. However, as great as this is I feel that Apple’s motives for pushing these technologies are not altogether savoury.
Apple have long been advocates of the demise of Flash as they have refused to provide support across their range of hardware. This has always been a sticking point for Mac users through to those few privileged owners of the new iPad, as Flash based content is so abundant on the web. However, with the impending spread of HTML5, Apple has been given a get out of jail free card and aren’t going to waste it. With the potential HTML5 has for mobile platforms, it’s right up Apple’s street.
That’s why Apple are running an HTML5 Showcase to let you see some of the cool things that the technology is capable of by using only HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript. Of course, you’ll have to install the Safari browser to view them as not all browsers are fully onboard the HTML5 bandwagon yet, but it’s certainly going to happen further down the road.
The features on display showcase a range of functionality to get you interested: from video streaming to 360° image views.
While you might have to download QuickTime to view the video content at the moment, the ability to integrate video within your websites code with a range of features available to it is pretty impressive. Furthermore, with HTTP streaming, playback quality automatically adjusts to the speed of your network connection, making it ideal for use on iPads and iPhones.
The Typography feature looks pretty handy too. By using only CSS3 and SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) you can display and create stylised font without the need for image files.
On top of these, the other 5 showcase features give a good idea of what HTML5 and CSS3 are capable of. Bearing in mind that these technologies are still in development (and still could be for several years yet), there is certainly enough there to give a good account of the technology. HTML5 is definitely on the way in and could well put the final nail in Flash’s coffin when it finally gets mass browser support. Microsoft have already announced IE9 support for it and more are certain to follow.
HTML5 is looking to be the next revolution in web design, potentially making several dynamic content technologies redundant, so web designers should get on board now. Apple are currently offering some tutorial insight into using their showcased features to create your own. While not everybody is supporting HTML5 just yet, it’s certainly only a matter of time.
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