According to Reuters Vodafone and Nokia are joining forces to make java (J2ME) easier to use across a wider range of handsets.
At the moment consumers have a limited choice of Java programs such as games because it too expensive for operators and software makers to make the available on all handsets.
The major potential attraction of Java, which was developed by U.S.-based Sun Microsystems, was the “write once, run anywhere” promise, meaning that its programs could run on any device, regardless of the operating system.
In reality, however, software developers need to make adjustments to cope with different screen sizes and other specifications. This accounts for 40 percent of the cost of initial software development, software companies have said.
Subtext – yes, it really is a bitch to develop and test.
“The initiative has received widespread support from leading representatives of the mobile industry, including Orange, Siemens, Sony Ericsson, Sun and T-Mobile International ,” Vodafone and Nokia said in a statement.
“It is expected that a number of these companies will join Nokia and Vodafone to become members of the expert group for the specifications created by this initiative,” they added.
Phew, I’m glad Sun have pledged their support to their own platform. Though I’m still not convinced that they understand the power that they’re potentially sitting on.
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