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     September 2008 The LightWeight User Interface Toolkit (LWUIT): An Introduction LWUIT is a versatile and compact API for creating mobile user interfaces. This tutorial will get you started creating LWUIT applications for mobile platforms. You may also want to watch Ed Ort's interview with engineering manager Yoav Barel. » More   September 2008 Blu-ray Disc Application Development Developer Bruce Hopkins walks you through a complete working example of how to a create BD-J application that works on any Blu-ray disc player, using Java ME, with part 2 to follow. » More   September 2008 Using JavaScript Object Notation in Java ME for Data Interchange In this code-rich article, mobility technologist C. Enrique Ortiz introduces the lightweight JSON Java ME APIs as an alternative to XML. » 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   Mobile, Media & Embedded Developer Days The Java Mobile, Media & Embedded Developer Days conference dates have been moved to January 21-22, 2009, at the Sun Santa Clara campus in California. » Conference wiki   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.