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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:

• View the 15 minute webcast “Introduction into Java Micro Edition (ME) 8″
• Browse the full slide deck on “Java ME 8 and The Rise of the Internet of Things” 
• Learn more and download Early Access #2 binaries and tools
• Access Release Notes and step-by-step Getting Started Guides

Go ahead and try Java ME 8. Give us feedback on the Java ME Embedded OTN forum or via [email protected]

Cheers,

— Terrence