WidSets – Mobiles Werkzeug

Heute ist es mal an der Zeit eine meiner Lieblingsanwendungen vorzustellen. WidSets ist den Beta Labs von Nokia entsprungen und ist eine Art Widget-Framework für das Handy.
WidSets kann verschiedene Dienste, wie RSS-Feeds, Wetter-Infos, Email-Reader oder Ähnliches integrieren. Die Konfiguration kann komfortabel über die WidSets-Webseite gemacht werden, der Client synchronisiert sich danach automatisch und die Einstellungen werden übernommen. Auch bei einer Neuinstallation sind die eingestellten Dienste sofort verfügbar.

Ich hoffe, dass sich der Dienst noch weiterer Beliebtheit erfreut und er dadurch noch weitere WidSets entstehen.

Java launches JavaFX, a new mobile plattform

Yesterday Sun introduced this new platform for mobile phones at the JavaOne conference in San Francisco.

With this new platform Sun wants to simplify the development for a wide range of devices (as well as mobile devices) and last but not least, wants to earn money with this technology.

As you might know, Sun earns little licensing for the Java-Technology. This should be changed with JavaFX, as a full operating system for mobile phones is included in the JavaFX family. This OS should enable full supported and high-standard phones like the iPhone.

JavaFX Script should enable rich internet application and be a counterpart for Adobe’s Flash-Technology

At A Glance

• The JavaFX product family leverages the Java platform’s write-once-run-anywhere portability, application security model, ubiquitous distribution and enterprise connectivity
• JavaFX initially is comprised of JavaFX Script and JavaFX Mobile
• JavaFX Script is a highly productive scripting language for content developers to create rich media and interactive content
• JavaFX Mobile, Sun’s software system for mobile devices, is available via OEM license to carriers, handset manufacturers and others seeking a branded relationship with consumers

I’m looking forward how many manufactures will use this product family and how this will influence the development of mobile applications.

Further information

mojax – Mobile AJAX Application Framework

Unlike traditional AJAX Web Frameworks, mojax Moblets do not run within a browser and are not subject to the availability and quality of a network connection. Also, unlike a web application running on a mobile device, a mojax moblet has access to lower level device features such as Camera API, Push Messaging, Bluetooth, Location Services, Contacts and more.

From my point of view mojax is a great project, which is in private beta at the moment, but really has the potential to become a interesting counterpart to Flash Lite. I’m looking forward to see how this project evolves. Maybe I find time to try it out by myself.