Java ME at a Glance

Java Platform, Micro Edition (Java ME) provides a robust, flexible environment for applications running on mobile and other embedded devices—mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), TV set-top boxes, and printers. Java ME includes flexible user interfaces, robust security, built-in network protocols, and support for networked and offline applications that can be downloaded dynamically. Applications based on Java ME are portable across many devices, yet leverage each device's native capabilities.

What's New     August 2008 Java ME Makeovers Danny Coward, Chief Architect of Sun's Client Software (Java SE, Java ME, and JavaFX), calls the Java ME Lightweight UI Toolkit (LWUIT) one of his top 10 rich client technologies for adding finish to a mobile app. » Read his blog   August 2008 Call for Papers The second Mobile, Media & Embedded Developer Days event will be hosted at Sun's Santa Clara Auditorium, November 12-13, 2008. The Call for Papers began on August 12 and ends on September 15, 2008. » More   August 2008 Java ME Technology: Everything a Developer Needs for the Mobile Market This overview looks at the economics, cost of entry, and learning curve in using Java ME to penetrate the mobile market. It introduces the JSRs included in the MSA standard. » More   » See all Community   Sun Tech Days Get practical information, examples of real-world solutions, and hands-on training.   Java ME Developer Forums Share information, locate tried solutions, and learn best practices.   Mobile and Embeddded Community Check out the open-source developer site for Java ME collaboration and innovation.   Podcasts   Learn about the Mobile Service Architecture (MSA) on the New Java ME Platform Specification   The triple-screen opportunity is presented in From Converged Services to Converged Platforms   Java Ecosystem for Digital Television presents the trends in the interactive television space

Spotlight   Download NetBeans IDE 6.5 Beta Introducing NetBeans IDE 6.5 Beta! Development Simplified. Rapidly create web, enterprise, desktop, and mobile applications with Java, C/C++ , JavaScript, Ruby, Groovy, and now PHP. » More   The Basics   Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC (formerly J2ME Wireless Toolkit) The build tools, utilities, and a device emulator for creating Java applications that run on devices compliant with the Java Technology for the Wireless Industry (JTWI, JSR 185) and Mobile Service Architecture (MSA, JSR 248) specifications.   » What's New » Download   Sun Java Toolkit for CDC The build tools, utilities, and a device emulator for creating Java applications that run on devices compliant with CDC/FP/PBP 1.1 and AGUI 1.0.   Download the Toolkit   Java ME Downloads and Optional APIs Download the wireless toolkits, CDC reference implementation, MIDP, and profiles.   3rd Party Tools and Downloads Download the tools, JSRs, and documentation from a wide range of Java Card and other products.   NetBeans Mobility The most comprehensive, free Java ME authoring solution. Create, test, and debug applications that will run on mobile phones, set-top boxes, and multi-function peripherals.   Network Operators and Carriers A handy list of URLs to network operators and carriers offering Java technology-enabled handsets worldwide, including the 3 global operators Hutchison 3G, T-Mobile, and Vodafone.