The sizable growth rates of the HTML5 compatible online video websites might prove that the lack of flash on iOS is appropriate？ It seems like Steve Jobs' adventurous decision was on the right track.

In the first month of this year, 10 percent of all video on the Web was HTML5 compatible. While the number grew to 26 percent in May, which the time of iPad was released. And 54 percent of video websites are available in the open HTML5 standard by now.


Here are some discoveries from MeFeedia:

    •    54% of web video is now available for playback in HTML5. Double in 5 months.
    •    Flash remains the dominant player within desktop environments.
    •    Mobile is driving HTML5 video adoption. HTML5 compatible (H.264 mostly) video is the most common format for mobiles (inc. iPhone, iPad and Android).
    •    Publishers & platforms now offer iframe embeds, allowing them to switch players dynamically, depending on the access device.