Apple just published on its website an HTML5 showcase, compatible with most of its devices, including the iPad. The demos are aimed at encouraging developers to embrace the HTML5 standard instead of Flash, and most of them are nothing short of impressive.

HTML5 has been getting more and more buzz as it is almost ready for launch. The Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG) last month declared HTML5 in a “last call” phase. Since it has been around a decade for any real upgrade in HTML, it is no wonder computer programmers everywhere are eagerly awaiting [...]