Announcing Java ME 8 Early Access #2

This blog has been quiet lately, but not for lack of activity … quite the opposite.

We’ve been extremely busy with Java ME 8 – getting the specs (JSR 360: CLDC 8 & JSR 361: MEEP 8) ready for final ballot and working hard on updating the first Java ME 8 Early Access at JavaOne 2013 (learn more) by adding the latest features as well as new platforms.

So today, we’re announcing new update releases:

Oracle Java ME Embedded 8 Early Access #2

Oracle Java ME SDK 8 Early Access #2

These releases are designed to continue to drive Java ME 8 momentum in the industry by giving the community access to the latest Java ME 8 functionality and to demonstrate Oracle’s commitment to delivering Java ME 8 as a modern and purpose-built embedded software platform that addresses the rising demands of the embedded software industry and the Internet of Things.

Key features of the Java ME 8 and Java ME SDK 8 Early Access #2 releases:

Improved support for the JSR 360 (CLDC 8 and GCF 8) draft

Improved support for the JSR 361 (MEEP 8) draft

Improved tooling support (Developer Agent, On-device Debugging, Memory Monitor, Network Monitor, CPU Profiler, Logging)

Improved networking and connectivity, including wireless support (3GPP, CDMA, WiFi)

Improved access to peripheral devices through Device Access API

New APIs for RESTful programming (JSON, OAuth2, HTTP client)

Updated Java ME SDK 8 EA #2, improving support for new ME 8 functionality, platforms, peripheral devices, tooling, and integration with NetBeans 8 Beta

Ongoing support for APIs such as

File Connection



Wireless Messaging



Web Services



Security and Trust Services



Location



XML

Bug fixes, usability, performance, and footprint improvements

Supported Platforms:

New support for Qualcomm IoE platform on Brew MP

Improved support for Raspberry Pi Model B on Debian Linux

Improved support for Windows 7

Call To Action/Where to find more:

Go ahead and try Java ME 8. Give us feedback on the Java ME Embedded OTN forum or via java-me-embedded-feedback_ww_grp@oracle.com

Cheers,

— Terrence