Features
Dynamically updated online library of device profiles new
Access the latest device profiles through the dynamically updated online device library, which contains more than 450 Adobe® Flash® Lite™ supported devices. Browse, search, and sort device profiles; directly compare multiple devices along several dimensions; and create custom sets of devices for quick project access.
Smart testing environment
Easily preview and test the appearance, performance, and behavior of mobile content right on the desktop. Simulate various display conditions, such as backlight timeout and sunlight reflections, in the context of mobile device skins to better tune designs for real-world conditions.
Testing with enhanced Adobe Flash Lite device emulation
Interact with content for the Flash Lite runtime through the keypad on emulated devices, while also gauging expected performance and memory consumption on the handset. Change handset and network settings such as date, time, battery level, and signal strength to simulate how your content reacts under these conditions. Use all this feedback plus debugging messages to optimize your content for target devices.
Performance simulation and testing automation new
Save time by automating the testing of mobile content across device profiles. Throttle throughput and emulate the latency of various wireless networks to simulate the performance of your content for Flash Lite in real life. Record, save, edit, and share test sequences, including capturing snapshots at certain frames. You can then view the log to quickly and visually identify any problems with the content. Also rerun existing test scripts with the click of a button.
Easy upload of content to multiple locations new
Simplify project collaboration and content deployment on mobile phones by choosing one or more wizard-guided export services, such as Upload to FTP Server and Send to Bluetooth device, which you can save and then reapply with a single click. Create your own export services, or benefit from third-party plug-ins built using the Adobe Device Central Export Service software development kit (SDK).
High-quality video for communicating ideas new
Pitch ideas to clients and executives more easily by recording and sending a high-quality movie clip of your content, all from your desktop.
Improved video support and integration new
Benefit from improved video integration through support for FLV emulation and recommended mobile export presets for Adobe Media Encoder. In addition, easily set up an Adobe After Effects® mobile project with device-specific compositions by selecting the target devices in Device Central.
Organization of work for mobile projects new
Manage and save all assets, target device profiles, and export options related to a mobile project in one central location.
Intelligent integration with Adobe Creative Suite 4 components
Streamline your mobile authoring workflow through tight integration between Device Central and other Adobe Creative Suite® 4 components, including Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Photoshop® CS4, Illustrator® CS4, Dreamweaver® CS4, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4, and After Effects CS4.
Consistent user experience
Make the most of your creativity. Shared menus, functionality, and persistent mobile device sets in Device Central help you focus on your project instead of the user interface when working on mobile content in Creative Suite 4 components.
Mobile developer information and resources
Take advantage of extensive online resources and information on Adobe mobile technologies and solutions — including tips and tricks, samples, discussion forums, and more — by joining the free Adobe Mobile Developer Program and by visiting the Adobe Mobile & Devices Developer Center.
