I suspect the timing is more to do with Android (not flash). Since Android is mainly a java development platform, Apple's restrictions stop people developing cross platform between iPhone & Android.
However, Android app numbers are increasing at an incredible pace. So it won't stop everything that's on iPhone being available on Android.
iPhone relies on Google for a lot of its features and so as time moves on, Android will likely end up with more Google features than iPhone.
And of course they only develop for iPhone because it sold a lot, but that will stop if Job's restrictions become too onerous. At some point it's just not worth the money to jump through Job's hoops.
Plus I think iPad will flop, screen/keyboard combos don't work, the screen should be at eye level to be comfortable, the keyboard at hand level.
So it's kindof an awkward compromise that won't display flash sites properly. Without another hit, I don't believe iApple lockins work.
i.e. This is a stupid choice that will backfire.
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