Strobe, an App Delivery Network that facilitates getting HTML5 apps up and running on various platforms and app stores, has joined Facebook, CEO Charles Jolley announced today.
Jolley is also the creator of the SproutCore JavaScript framework for web apps that is used to quickly build web apps in the browser. It’s used by companies like NPR, Second Story and Sports Illustrated, as well as being popular among Facebook app developers.
Before Jolley created SproutCore, he was responsible for Mobile Me app development at Apple.
We’re happy to announce that, as of this week, the Strobe team is joining Facebook!
Strobe was founded on the belief that HTML5 can transform the way average people use their mobile phones through apps that are available everywhere, anytime, on any device. Now we’re joining the talented people at Facebook to help develop innovative mobile experiences for their users around the world.
For now, the Strobe service will continue to be available to existing users in its existing beta form. We will provide updates by email if and when this changes. SproutCore, meanwhile, will continue as an independent project.
Strobe has been a fantastic adventure. Thank you to everyone who has supported us. We look forward to working with you again in our future roles.
Sincerely,
– The Strobe Team
Strobe is described as “an App Delivery Network that solves the problem by enabling you to combine what the Web and native apps do best, using cutting-edge tools and technologies. It’s the quickest and easiest way to get your HTML5 applications up and running, on the web and in app stores.”
As SproutCore is remaining an independent product, at least for now, it seems like Facebook is after the technology or skills offered by the Strobe team. This appears to be an effort by Facebook to bolster its web and mobile experience and syncing services between them.
Facebook has come under fire lately for the relatively poor quality of its mobile apps, while at the same time introducing a major revamp in its desktop experience.
SproutCore has become popular among app developers implementing Facebook connect, so hopefully it will continue to support it as well.
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