According to James Gosling, often called the father of Java, the Java Micro Edition (ME) will gradually supplanted by the Java Standard Edition (SE). He said, "We’re trying to converge everything to ...

Sun's telecom partners in Asia are planning deeper use of Java software in mobile phones. The phones' appeal may still be narrow, though, because of a limited number of applications. Stephen Shankland ...

Before the Java language was known as Java, it was called Oak—a language for building embedded applications on smart consumer electronics. However, the idea of networked smart devices everywhere was ...

LONDON — Kada Systems Inc. on Tuesday (Jan. 21) launched the Mobile Developer Network, an online community where mobile Java developers can collaborate and exchange information. The company also ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Sun Microsystems has revealed plans to further develop component-based applications for wireless devices. As the Santa Clara, Calif.-based company continues to beat its “Java ...

Sun is giving its Java programming environment a stronger kick, with improvements to its capabilities for both enterprise-grade computers and a myriad of sub-PC devices. On Tuesday, ahead of its ...