

This declaration came after quite a few factors fell in place. Adobe has been announcing plans to disband Flash Player since 2017. This development isn't necessarily recent. Let's take a look back, shall we? If one has at any point 1) played an online game, 2) used YouTube in its early days, 3) spent time on animation, 4) lurked around websites such as Newgrounds or Friv (even writing down the word Newgrounds brings up a fresh pang of nostalgia), they have encountered and used Flash. Flash has been a big part of all computer-owning millennials' childhoods. This news may bring out an uncharacteristic solemnity for most readers, and not without good cause. The notice stated that Adobe will stop supporting Flash Player after December 31st, and will only support content running on the platform until January 12th, 2021. Adobe itself released a notice on the 8th of this year, published with the final Flash update for regions outside of China. Google Chrome and other browsers have been flashing warnings since the start of the year, warning users that they will stop supporting Flash as soon as the new year rolls by. Most of us were probably aware that Adobe Flash was going to be leaving us rather soon, but a lot of users are not ready to accept this fact. Adobe has launched its final update for Flash Player, and is now solemnly offering farewells to the millions of users that have benefited from it over the years.
