HTML5 is being developed as the next major revision of HTML the core markup language of the World Wide Web. It aims to reduce the need for proprietary plug-in-based rich internet application technologies such as Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight.
Apple iPad (for touch screen experience of web, email, photo, video etc) uses Safari as the browser which make extensive use of HTML5 for audio, video experience without the need of Flash plugin, it works faster.
HTML5 introduces a number of new elements and attributes that reflect typical usage on modern Web sites. It also provide elements for new functionality through a standardized interface, such as the audio and video elements. In this course you will learn new element and attributes in HTML5 and also learn about the difference from the previous version.