Motorola Calls for Easier Java in Handsets

Motorola has announced a new initiative aimed at encouraging greater unification of Java technology for the mobile industry. The company says that it will open source its Java test framework and sample test cases and will develop the reference implementation and compliance tests for Motorola-lead JSRs such as the Mobile Information Device Profiles (MIDP) 3.0 specification.

The goal of this effort is to create a more common, open environment for mobile Java platforms through an open source project.

"Delivering differentiated, compelling end-user experiences is critical to everyone in the mobile industry and Java remains a trusted technology ally," said Mark VandenBrink, Senior Director & Chief Platform Architect, Motorola Mobile Devices. "Motorola believes that by eliminating some of the fragmentation hurdles Java currently faces we can help evolve the wireless Java ecosystem and make Java even more accessible, more compatible and easier to use."

As the first manufacturer to bring Java technology-enabled handsets to the North American market in 2001, Motorola's portfolio roadmap has an established track record of continually delivering innovative Java enabled products. In 2003, Motorola was also the first manufacturer to combine the flexibility and scalability of Linux+Java technologies in a single handset through the A760 the world's first Linux+Java handset."

Posted to the site on 16th May 2006