Newsflash: SDN articles for April 2009

Just a quick heads-up - The Sun Developer Network has published a couple of new articles around Java ME and JavaFX Mobile:

• JavaFX Mobile — Best Practices for Improving Performance
  Sun engineer Michael Heinrichs captures lessons learned while preparing the release and provides some hints on how to improve the performance of JavaFX Mobile applications.
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• Is There a JVM in my TV?
  It IS possible to put a JVM machine inside your cable set-top box. This article explains OCAP and Tru2way technology, and shows you how to get started with Tru2way application development.
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• Using the Location API for Favorite Spots
  This tech tip shows you how to get started using the Location API (JSR 179) and build a small location-aware application that you can use to tag your favorite spots.
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• Discovering Devices and Sending Files via Bluetooth in Java ME
  This tech tip shows you how to create a MIDlet that will search for Bluetooth-enabled devices and services, and then allow the user to send a simple note to one of the found devices.

As always, be sure to regularly check the Java Mobile & Embedded Community home page for frequent updates on news, blogs, and articles.

Cheers,

-- Terrence