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     November 2009 Powerful Logging in Java ME Java ME developers can add powerful logging to their MIDlets by simply adding the Microlog jar and a configuration file to their projects. » Learn more   October 2009 MIDP 3.0 Features: Inter-MIDlet Communication and Events Learn about two major enhancements in the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) 3.0 specification that will be the foundation of next-generation mobile applications. » Learn more   September 2009 Simple Strategy for Logging and Monitoring of MIDlets On-device debugging isn't useful when your MIDlet is running on a client's phone. This tech tip presents one approach for developers who want a fast and simple way to debug their apps remotely in real environments. » Learn 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.

Spotlight   October 2009 Java ME SDK and the Mac OS With this Early Access release, you can run the Java ME SDK 3.0 on the Mac OS. This release supports the latest CLDC HotSpot VM, the ME APIs, and emulator configurations. » Download it now   The Basics   Java ME SDK 3.0 The one SDK you need for all Java ME stacks: combines CLDC, CDC, and Blu-ray Disc Java with a standalone development environment, a comprehensive emulator, and utilities. » More Now included in the Java ME SDK 3.0: Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC Sun Java Toolkit for CDC 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.   Download » 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 » Java ME Downloads and Optional APIs Download the SDK, CDC reference implementation, MIDP, and profiles.   3rd Party Tools and Downloads Download the SDK, CDC reference implementation, MIDP, and profiles.   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.