Sun Microsystems and Qualcomm have announced the early-access release of Java Platform Standard Edition 6 (Java SE 6) ported to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon ARM-based processor.
Sun said that the new release optimises Java application performance and power management for Snapdragon-powered smartbooks.
Both the companies stated that they have worked together for nearly a year to port a complete, optimised and standard version of the Java SE platform onto the Snapdragon platform.
The combination of Java SE and the Snapdragon platform reportedly provides an internet and media experience that delivers full web browsing capabilities along with day-long battery life and real-time connectivity via Wireless Wide-Area Network (WWAN), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.
In addition, on this platform, Java technology is expected to deliver personal productivity, social graph and entertainment applications optimised for Snapdragon.
Eric Klein, vice president of Java Software marketing at Sun, said: Delivering an optimised Java SE release for this exciting new Qualcomm hardware platform enables customers, developers and OEM partners to leverage the power of Java and JavaFX software on smartbooks, enjoying consistent access to their Java software content and applications they use at work and at home.
“This release also demonstrates Sun’s commitment to custom engineering services that provide partners like Qualcomm with quality solutions and rapid time to market.
