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     July 2008 Reading Wireless Serial Port Data In this multi-part series, Bruce Hopkins describes how to run and debug Java ME Bluetooth applications (using JSR 82) on your desktop computer, and how to read data from a Bluetooth-enabled GPS device. » More   July 2008 Digisoft.tv's John Allen on Interactive Television Sun's Jennifer Yonemitsu interviews Digisoft.tv CEO John Allen to discuss the Java ME-based client platform for IPTV set-top boxes, using Sun's Java technology-based media client and Digisoft.tv's middleware/SDK. » More   July 2008 Sun SPOT User Videos on YouTube As Roger Mieke, Sun Labs director of operations, points out in a recent blog, there is a wealth of YouTube videos posted by those wacky Sun SPOT users. » Check them out!   » 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   Sun Java Wireless Client on HP iPAQ Smartphone Java ME is integrated into the new HP IPAQ 900 Series Smartphone, enhanced with custom features. Sun Engineering Services delivered the Java ME binary implementation per HP's specs. » Sun Engineering Services info » Internetnews.com interviews David Hofert   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.